Defence Bid Manager - 12-Month Contract

Roke Manor Research Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology research firm based in Woking is seeking an experienced Bid Manager for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage bids valued between £1m and £10m within the Defence and National Security sectors. Key responsibilities include end-to-end bid management, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bid management experience and strong communication skills, along with knowledge of government frameworks and digital collaboration tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Bid Management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex bids in Defence or National Security sectors.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification to submission.
• Develop and deliver competitive proposals through collaboration.
• Ensure all bids meet client requirements and internal governance standards.

Skills

Bid Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Tools

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

A leading technology research firm based in Woking is seeking an experienced Bid Manager for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage bids valued between £1m and £10m within the Defence and National Security sectors. Key responsibilities include end-to-end bid management, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bid management experience and strong communication skills, along with knowledge of government frameworks and digital collaboration tools.