Bid Manager

A leading company in the aviation simulation and training industry, known for delivering innovative solutions to enhance aviation safety and efficiency. Headquartered in Bournemouth, the company are committed to driving excellence through cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service. Join them as they continue to push the boundaries of what''s possible in the world of aviation.

We are seeking an experienced Bid & Proposals Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality bids and tenders.

This role is critical in ensuring our submissions are compliant, competitive and delivered efficiently. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across the business and manage the full bid lifecycle from initial review through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid and tender process from initiation to submission
• Develop compliant, high-quality proposals aligned with customer requirements
• Manage bids as short-term projects with fixed delivery deadlines
• Implement bid strategy in collaboration with the Capture Manager
• Review and interpret technical, commercial, legal and contractual documentation
• Coordinate inputs from Engineering, Delivery and Corporate teams
• Manage subcontractor contributions including SOWs, RFQs and negotiations
• Monitor submission deadlines and quality standards
• Maintain accurate bid progress records within the CRM system
• Support client engagement and attend meetings as required
• Ensure smooth handover of successful bids to Project Management teams

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong understanding of the full bid and tender lifecycle
• Proven experience producing high-quality bids and proposals from small to large scale.
• Ability to interpret complex technical, commercial and contractual requirements
• 5+years of bid or procurement commercial experience
• Ability to Cost, Quote and Document high level Bids.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)
• Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.