Senior Bid Manager

THALES

Reading, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; performance-related bonus incl...
Hybrid
Proven track record managing multiple fast-paced bids
Comprehensive understanding of the bid lifecycle
Experience working across commercial and finance functions
Thales is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead high-quality, strategically aligned bids supporting innovation and technology objectives

Job Summary

  • Thales is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead high-quality, strategically aligned bids supporting innovation and technology objectives.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, half-day Fridays, 28 days annual leave, and private healthcare.
  • Candidates must possess a proven track record in managing complex bids within research, technology, or consortium environments.

Matching Summary

Thales is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead high-quality, strategically aligned bids supporting innovation and technology objectives.

Salary

Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus included; Benefits include 28 days leave plus bank holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven track record managing multiple fast-paced bids
  • Comprehensive understanding of the bid lifecycle
  • Experience working across commercial and finance functions
  • Working knowledge of industry-standard methodologies like Shipley

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organisational ability with excellent stakeholder management
  • Ability to tailor approaches as needed for different bids
  • Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
  • Collaborative skills across multi-disciplinary teams

Key Requirements

  • Security Clearance (SC) required prior to employment
  • Resided in the UK for the last 5 years for full SC eligibility
  • Demonstrated ability to construct commercially and technically sound proposals

Work Rights

Must have Security Clearance (SC)

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