Bid Manager and Commercial Officer

Bid Manager and Commercial Officer – Airbus Helicopters

Job Summary

The Bid Manager and Commercial Officer will support the Senior Commercial Operations Manager on AHUK major campaigns, formulate and execute business capture strategies, produce bid proposals, and assist in contract execution and back‑office duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Help devise and execute a winning bid strategy, identifying differentiators and understanding customer requirements.
• Create and maintain bid schedules aligned with procurement timelines and Airbus Offer Processes.
• Organise and facilitate cross‑functional meetings and reviews throughout the campaign life‑cycle.
• Research, write, assemble, and verify proposal contributions from internal staff and suppliers to ensure timely submission.
• Support proposal activity including document control, formatting, and general campaign support.
• Maintain the reusable library, refreshing existing material to ensure relevance.
• Implement lessons‑learned to continuously improve processes and tools.
• Lead the finance team in building the bid business case.
• Ensure bid data is stored appropriately and shared fully across stakeholders.
• Assess technical and commercial risk of bids.
• Assist with project launch and handover to delivery team when bids are successful.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor\’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry, including technical and regulatory aspects.
• Commercial thinking.
• Teamworking skills.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable

• Project management experience.
• Business analysis.
• Business development.
• Contract management.
• Bid management.

Additional Requirements

• Must obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance.
• Meet Export Compliance Regulations.
• Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Private medical insurance (Bupa).
• Pension (auto‑enrolment into Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund).
• Den‑Plan (employee purchase scheme).
• Health‑care cash scheme.
• Personal accident insurance (purchase).
• Health assessments.
• Travel insurance.
• Financial/legal advice (e.g., will‑writing, lasting power of attorney).

Company

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment type

Permanent

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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EEO Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.