Assistant Bid Manager
Assistant Bid Manager
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Job title: Assistant Bid Manager
Location: Belfast - hybrid working arrangement 3 days per week on site
Do you have an interest in Bid Management Are you looking for a step into a role where you will work in a highly regarded team who will support your learning and development Then look no further
We are looking for someone who either has pre-existing experience of working as an Assistant Bid/Project Manager or someone who has worked in a Bid/Project Management environment as an Assistant (or similar) who is looking for a step into becoming an Assistant Bid Manager.
What the role has to offer:
Exposure to a diverse array of Bid Management activities designed to enhance your experience and knowledge.
Collaboration with a highly esteemed team dedicated to supporting your learning and development.
Defined opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements (3 days on-site and 2 days remote).
Core Benefits:
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Performance-related 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
Healthcare cash plan
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
Key responsibilities:
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the delivery of Bids within the IAS (Integrated Airspace-Protection Systems) UK domain involving bid management activities across all sectors.
Assistance with creating and controlling the bid schedule and resource plan; coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve key milestones
Develop compelling and persuasive bid content including executive summaries value propositions pricing models and technical responses.
Coordinate and facilitate bid review meetings ensuring key stakeholders provide input and address concerns or issues.
Work with pricing teams to develop competitive pricing strategies that align with bid requirements and profitability targets.
Monitor and track bid performance metrics analysing win/loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
About you:
Basic knowledge of bid/project management skills ideally from working in a complex multidisciplinary multi-site organisation.
The ability to adapt personal style to achieve the desired results
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with written presentation and report writing skills
Organisation and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel PowerPoint & Word)
Good English grammar skills for writing presentations and proposals
Security Clearance statement:
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. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
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.
#LI-DNI
In line with Thales Baseline Security requirements candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
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 barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term 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
