Senior Bid Manager

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Glasgow, GB, G72 0LH; Belfast, GB, BT1 3ES; Belfast, GB, BT3 9GB; Belfast, GB, BT41 4NN

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Bid Manager - Rail
Location: Flexible Hamilton or Northern Ireland + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: £70,000 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF61311

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Senior Bid Manager at our Hamilton site.

The role
As a Senior Bid Manager, you'll support the Bid Management Lead in applying the end-to-end Business Winning Methodology throughout the Sector.

Day-to-day, you'll lead in developing and ensuring quality of business winning outputs, including bid strategies, competitive assessments, win strategies, and value propositions that differentiate Babcock's offerings.

• Work alongside customer-facing opportunity owners, lead the design and implementation of effective business winning programmes, and ensure bid teams are well-resourced.
• Act as the Business Winning Lead within the opportunity leadership team, escalating matters related to the Business Winning Methodology.
• Own the application of the Business Winning Methodology for specific bids or portfolios, working closely with functional leads to develop quality outputs.
• Line management of Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators.
• Develop partnering strategies.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with hybrid working: three days onsite at Hamilton or Belfast and two days from home.

Essential experience

• Experience in leading the application of recognised business winning methodologies on major bids.
• Experience managing the capture phase of opportunities, producing quality capture outputs.
• Ability to motivate and lead multi-functional teams.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

We value diversity and welcome candidates with relevant experience and a willingness to learn, regardless of background or education.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.

Many roles are subject to security and trade restrictions based on nationality and residency. More information is available at GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows buying or selling annual leave (February-March)
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering, one paid day annually
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support programs

About Babcock
For over a century, Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact us at . We're eager to build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.