This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will ensure high-quality submissions, effective resource planning, and drive continuous improvement of our bid processes and systems.
The Role
- Bid Management & Coordination: Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of bids — from PQQs and RFPs to complex framework submissions.
- Strategy & Intelligence: Support bid strategy development through the creation of key governance documents and the analysis of market, competitor, and client insights.
- Reporting & Analytics: Turn bid data into actionable insights. Develop dashboards and reports on pipeline health and support resource planning through utilisation analysis.
- Content & Communications: Manage our central library of reusable bid content, case studies, and CVs, while contributing to internal and external communications around live opportunities, bids, and contract wins.
- Framework & Compliance Management: Manage applications to new procurement frameworks and maintain up-to-date company profiles, certifications, and documentation.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Help evolve our Business Development, Marketing, and Bids function using PAS 360:2023 principles.
Is this you?
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in bid management, proposal coordination, or a similar role
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and framework applications
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools (e.g., SharePoint, MMIS, CRM systems — experience with Monday.com would be beneficial)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Desirable:
- APMP or equivalent certification
- Experience in the defence industry or public procurement
- Familiarity with commercial and contractual terms, including the Public Procurement Act
