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Bid Manager

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Our retained client is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. They leverage their team’s defence experience with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced naval engineering. Their flagship product is a surface submersible craft designed to operate at speed over range and capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery and recovery of divers. It is a unique, innovative British product focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.

They are an innovative, dynamic, and progressive company on a mission to develop the world’s most advanced maritime technology solutions for novel and complex problems. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a seasoned Bid Writer/Bid Manager with a passion for technology to support their bid development process.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Bid Writer/Bid Manager you will play a crucial role in securing new business opportunities within the defence market. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid process, ensuring the development of high-quality, compelling proposals that meet client requirements and align with our strategic goals. This position requires an understanding of the global defence market, excellent communication skills, technical writing expertise and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Development: Lead the bid development process from inception to submission, working closely with technical and business development teams to create winning proposals.

Market Research: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and government policies to inform bid strategies and positioning.

Proposal Writing: Produce well-written, technically accurate, and compelling proposals that clearly articulate the value proposition and address client needs.

Bid Management: Oversee the entire bid lifecycle, including coordinating internal resources, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with submission requirements.

Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with bids and work with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client specifications.

Post-Bid Analysis: Evaluate the outcomes of bids, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to lessons learned for continuous enhancement of the bid process.

Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing and bid management, preferably within the defence sector.

An understanding of the defence market, procurement processes, and relevant industry standards.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids concurrently.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.

Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the defence industry.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, or a related discipline).

If you don’t meet the exact requirements above but think your skills can offer something, we’d love to hear from you.

What is expect from you:

Teamwork, mutual respect, and collaboration

Initiative and independent working

Honesty and integrity

Business and commercial awareness

Agility, adaptability, and continuous development

What they offer:

Private Healthcare

Share Options

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Holiday

Ongoing professional development and training

Pension contribution

Flexible Working

A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

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