Bid Manager
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Bid Manager
Location: Crawley Hybrid working arrangement 3d in office vs. home) flexible working hours.
Are you a problem solver with an eagerness to learn Do you have experience interacting with customers Do you have an interest in developing a career in Bid Management Got your interest. Look no further!
Do you have basic level experience in bid or project management that youre looking to develop and build a career upon This is a fantastic opportunity to join Thales as a Bid Manager in a developmental opportunity on one of the largest high profile projects in Thales UK. Whilst obtaining exposure on a complex programme you will be joining a fantastic knowledgeable bid team who pride themselves on team collaboration and flexible working. You will be supported every step of the way as well as benefit from excellent career and learning prospects!
What the role has to offer:
Great opportunity to gain experience and develop a career in Bid Management
Opportunity to work in a fast paced exciting and dynamic environment
Able to contribute to the business growth plans
Variety of work on a major high profile programme including support contract
Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Performancerelated bonus
Half day every Friday usually finishing around 13:00pm
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata)
24 hours volunteering paid for
Private healthcare (grade dependent)
Pension scheme
Life cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
The role:
Working closely with the Bid Management and Programme team you will be responsible for bidmanagement activities on a variety of new and existing UK and international contract growth opportunities ensuring successful delivery of a bid or number of bids. The role is required to bring structure clarity and governance to the process and discipline relating to bid management activities.
It requires the successful management of the relationship with internal and external key UK and international customers and the effective management of multidisciplinary bid teams to deliver high quality business winning proposals.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Key activities include (but are not limited to):
Manage the preparation of prequalification response submissions to customers with the objective of securing an invitation to bid.
Lead bid reviews and meetings in accordance with Thales processes providing bid management direction and engagement with the Bid Team.
Manage the creation of the bid deliverables and ensuring review and governance leading to the creation of a high quality proposal.
Work effectively with Capture Leader to generate win themes that link customer needs with defined benefits of the Thales offering
Ensure that cost estimates / target budgets are provided with support of Systems Engineering / Product Management.
Ensure that cost estimates are effectively reviewed to ensure competitive and winning pricing
Ensure that effective Gate Business Cases are prepared for specific opportunities.
Support the Sales/Capture Lead in any customer negotiations and presentations.
About you
You will have experience of bid or project management activities i.e. contract changes or associated transferable skills
You will be experienced and adept at building and managing effective relationships with customers and internal teams
You will possess excellent communication and influencing skills
You will enjoy learning new things as well as problem solving
Commercial financial and business acumen
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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neurodiverse applicants or those with a disability or longterm condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles or the Early Careers Teamfor graduate and apprentice roles.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
