Bid Manager - Lead High-Impact Proposals (Hybrid)

General Dynamics Corporation; Blackwood; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the development of high-quality proposals. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and managing the full bid lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in proposal management, strong writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The position offers a salary range of £46,400 to £58,000 plus flexible benefits, with a hybrid working model requiring some onsite presence.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Personalized career development plan

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex bids or proposals.
• Strong written communication and document production skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids from qualification through to final submission.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, and financial teams.
• Manage timelines and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Proposal development

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Technical writing

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the development of high-quality proposals. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and managing the full bid lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in proposal management, strong writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The position offers a salary range of £46,400 to £58,000 plus flexible benefits, with a hybrid working model requiring some onsite presence.