Job Title:
Bids & Proposals Manager
Location:
North Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Salary:
£45,000-£55,000
The Company
Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing organisation, operating at the forefront of advanced sensing technology across defence, aerospace, and highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and quality, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where employees can make a real impact on cutting-edge projects worldwide.
Working Hours
39 hours per week (Hybrid working available)
Job Description
As a Bids & Proposals Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end bid activity across global defence opportunities. The Bids & Proposals Manager will act as Bid Lead on key strategic tenders, ensuring submissions are high-quality, compliant, and commercially competitive.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Bids & Proposals Manager will develop bid strategies, coordinate inputs, and drive successful outcomes across complex international projects. You’ll lead bid planning, manage governance processes, and ensure all proposals align with wider business objectives.
This Bids & Proposals Manager role will also involve supporting early-stage capture activities, contributing to win strategies, and engaging with stakeholders across engineering, commercial, and sales teams. The Bids & Proposals Manager will play a critical role in improving bid performance, win rates, and overall proposal quality.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Bids & Proposals Manager (or similar) within defence or regulated industries
- Strong understanding of military procurement frameworks (MOD, NATO or similar)
- Experience managing complex tenders (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs)
- Commercial awareness with knowledge of contract structures
- Excellent written and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- Experience working in a hybrid or autonomous environment
Desirable:
- Knowledge of export controls (e.g. ITAR, UK regulations)
- APMP or equivalent qualification
- Background in engineering or technical sectors
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Bids & Proposals Manager to join a growing, innovative business working on high-impact global projects. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with real opportunities to influence major contract wins and shape strategic growth.
If you’re a driven Bids & Proposals Manager looking to step into a role where your work directly contributes to business success, this position offers both challenge and reward in equal measure.
