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Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. The Head of Bidding supports the achievement of SEA strategic objectives by driving the development of successful bid responses and is the ‘go to’ expert for all aspects of Bids and Proposals best practice including process development, implementation and management. The role will be based at any of SEA's UK sites, with travel to other sites as required. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £80k, depending on experience.
Job Responsibility
Provide oversight, leadership, management and guidance to bid managers and bid teams to develop high quality bids that are delivered on time to achieve a successful outcome
Lead complex bids with muti-disciplined teams through to the successful submission of the proposal
Continually improve the bid winning processes to ensure the overall percentage of bids won remains high and is delivered efficiently, making best use of company resources and people
Requirements
You're an experience proposal manager, with a track record of succeeding in leading teams to deliver winning bids
You'll have a credible understanding of engineering and SEA's product portfolio, and good knowledge of the global defence market
You're a completer-finisher, with excellent planning and delivery credentials, able to bring leadership and management skills to support and direct bid teams toward high-quality output
You're a customer-focused individual who can tackle difficult issues and maintain good relationships both internally and externally
You'll bring excellent inter-personal, negotiating, organizational and decision-making skills, along with energy, passion and commitment to support a dynamic and growing business
What we offer
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages