Bid Manager (Defence sector)
Company: hireful
Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom.
Hybrid role – offices just south of Middlesbrough, easily commutable from Sunderland, Darlington, Durham, etc.
Your chance to join the global technology leader in advanced gas detection and monitoring systems. This company’s products support critical operations across defence, aerospace, deep‑sea, and industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate complex, high‑value defence bids, including MoD, NATO, and major primes.
* Own commercial and contractual negotiations, managing risk and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and strategic partners.
* Provide commercial input to strategic decision‑making, pricing, and programme delivery.
* Line‑manage the Contract Management function, mentoring and developing team members.
What we are looking for
* Significant experience in bid management, contract negotiation, or commercial roles within defence, aerospace, or complex engineering.
* Strong knowledge of MoD procurement frameworks, DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR, and contract law.
* Proven experience leading end‑to‑end bids for projects of £1M+ and managing international defence tenders.
* Exceptional project management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach and calmness under pressure.
* Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits include generous holiday entitlement (with an option to buy more), a healthcare plan, pension, employee profit share scheme, and more.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Industry: Manufacturing
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