About the Role
<p dir="auto">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.</p>
<h4 dir="auto">The Role</h4>
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<li><strong>Bid Management & Coordination</strong>: Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of bids — from PQQs and RFPs to complex framework submissions.</li>
<li><strong>Strategy & Intelligence</strong>: Support bid strategy development through the creation of key governance documents and the analysis of market, competitor, and client insights.</li>
<li><strong>Reporting & Analytics</strong>: Turn bid data into actionable insights. Develop dashboards and reports on pipeline health and support resource planning through utilisation analysis.</li>
<li><strong>Content & Communications</strong>: 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.</li>
<li><strong>Framework & Compliance Management</strong>: Manage applications to new procurement frameworks and maintain up-to-date company profiles, certifications, and documentation.</li>
<li><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong>: Help evolve our Business Development, Marketing, and Bids function using <strong>PAS 360:2023</strong> principles.</li>
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<h4 dir="auto">Is this you?</h4>
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<li>Detail-oriented and proactive</li>
<li>Collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused</li>
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<h4 dir="auto">Qualifications & Experience</h4>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
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<li>Proven experience in bid management, proposal coordination, or a similar role</li>
<li>Strong understanding of procurement processes and framework applications</li>
<li>Excellent project management and organisational skills</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools (e.g., SharePoint, MMIS, CRM systems — experience with Monday.com would be beneficial)</li>
<li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li>
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<p dir="auto"><strong>Desirable:</strong></p>
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<li>APMP or equivalent certification</li>
<li>Experience in the defence industry or public procurement</li>
<li>Familiarity with commercial and contractual terms, including the Public Procurement Act</li>
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