Bid Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Bid Manager

Location: Rochester, Kent. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. 

Salary: £56,000 – £60,000 depending on skills and experience 

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist both the Bids & Proposals and Strategy Lead in ensuring the smooth operation of the team and oversee project execution teams within the product line to craft compelling customer proposals
• For large and complex bids, collaborate with the capture team to establish a winning strategy before the formal release of Bid requirements, utilising best practice business capture processes, techniques, and methodologies
• Take ownership of specific bids, campaigns, and related tasks, ensuring delivery within budget
• Develop and articulate a comprehensive bid plan that outlines how the strategies and tactics formulated during the capture phase will be implemented in the bid, managing its timely delivery in accordance with established bid processes and procedures
• Plan, manage, and lead the entire bid team’s activities from the initial stages through solution development, costing/pricing, proposal preparation, submission, and contract negotiation, resulting in the successful contract award and handover to the Project execution team
• Undertake occasional travel as required for business purposes, both within the UK and overseas

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• A demonstrated track record in Bid Management, with solid knowledge of capture, commercial and financial skills
• Proven ability to take ownership, remain goal-oriented, and exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Exceptional at cultivating stakeholder relationships and a confident presenter

Desirable:

• Understanding of engineering development and lifecycle
• Project Management experience within the defence industry
• Experience in team leadership, with the ability to inspire and guide team members towards achieving common goals

Benefits: 

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electronic Systems Team: 

The Electronic Systems team at BAE Systems is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions for complex projects. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bid Manager to support the Bids and Proposals Lead in managing day-to-day activities to achieve our department’s time, cost, and quality objectives. In this pivotal role, you will contribute significantly to our order intake success, collaborating with a talented team in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence our strategic approach to bids and proposals. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and teamwork.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 30th October 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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