Bids Manager - Defence

UK Bids Manager - Defence

Our highly reputable client based in Surrey are market leaders within the Defence industry and they're looking to hire a Bids Manager to take ownership of their most important and complex tenders.

Your duties:

• Leading all aspects of the planning and execution of the full bid lifecycle

• Managing the bid development in a timely and efficient manner, schedules and oversees key reviews

• Define, tailor and implement a suitable Bid process to fit the opportunity

• Interacting with bid stakeholders at all appropriate levels across multiple organisations and keeps the Business Leadership Team informed and engaged, including timely escalation of issues needing resolution

Skills & Experience:

• A track record of delivering successful bids

• Previously worked in a complex, multidisciplinary, multisite organisation

• An understanding of electrical systems and system integration

• Pricing experience for large and complex packages of equipment and services

• Full tender lifecycle management, including capture, qualification and developing capture/bid plans and winning strategies

• Summary and Proposal writing experience