At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex bids and develop competitive proposals with multidisciplinary teams.
- Company: Thales, a global tech leader in defence and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, half-day Fridays, 28 days leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Hybrid working environment with excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Shape winning strategies and influence business growth in exciting international opportunities.
- Qualifications: Proven bid management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Lead complex, strategically important bids from end to end, developing compliant and competitive proposals while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Shape bid and capture strategies, manage budgets, pricing, risks, governance, and stakeholder engagement, and support customer presentations and negotiations. The role focuses on business growth across UK and international defence opportunities and requires Security Clearance before employment.
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced bid professional to lead complex business-winning activities and play a key role in securing strategic opportunities. As Senior Bid Manager, you will work with multidisciplinary teams, driving the development of compelling, competitive proposals while ensuring strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and commercial focus.
What this role has to offer:
- Lead high-value, strategically important bid opportunities
- Work across diverse technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams
- Influence business growth and future programmes
- Develop and shape winning bid strategies
- Gain exposure to UK and international opportunities
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end management of complex bids
- Deliver high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals
- Collaborate with capture teams to develop winning strategies
- Manage bid budgets, pricing, risks, and governance
- Support customer engagement, presentations, and negotiations
Ideal Experience & Skills:
- Proven track record of delivering successful bids within complex, multidisciplinary, and commercially driven environments
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent commercial and financial awareness
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Experience across the full bid lifecycle, ideally within defence or similarly complex environments
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
Senior Bid Manager in Belfast employer: Thales UK Limited
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Belfast where innovation meets purpose. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and provides opportunities for professional growth, particularly in the fast-evolving fields of defence and technology. With a commitment to meaningful challenges and a focus on employee well-being, Thales empowers its team to make a significant impact on critical missions while enjoying a rewarding career.
