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Head of Bids and Proposals

United Kingdom, Bristol Employment contract 80000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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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
  • Onsite showers and toiletries provision
  • Free onsite parking

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