Bid Manager

Job description

Bid Manager

Bournemouth

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Permanent

ARM are delighted to be supporting a really exciting business in Bournemouth with the recruitment of a Bid Manager on a permanent basis.

The Role:

• Develop bid strategies, manage resources, and oversee proposal preparation to deliver winning submissions on time.
• Assemble and guide multi-disciplinary bid teams, collaborating with stakeholders across sales, delivery, finance, legal, and external partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring exceptional quality and timely progress through reviews and approvals.
• Implement and improve bid governance and processes, sharing best practices across the business.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in bid and proposal management, ideally within Defence or Aerospace.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in complex bid environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to craft persuasive proposals.
• Expert user of MS Office and exceptional organisational skills.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bournemouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English