Join a fast-paced, mission-driven team working at the forefront of Defence and Security innovation.Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager to lead and coordinate our bidding activities across the Defence and Security sector. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role, working closely with internal sales, engineering, and legal teams to manage the complete bid lifecycle - from qualification to contract award.What You''ll DoManage and coordinate all phases of the bid process - from opportunity identification to proposal submission and contract finalisation.Lead bid planning and review meetings, assigning tasks, setting timelines, and driving key deliverables.Collaborate across departments including Engineering, the CTO Office, Legal, and Project Management to gather input and ensure high-quality submissions.Develop compelling and compliant bid content aligned with customer requirements, including project plans and supporting documentation.Lead the completion of supplier onboarding questionnaires.Monitor and manage relevant government frameworks to identify new bidding opportunities.Own and maintain the CRM system (Hubspot), including reporting against monthly sales targets.Facilitate legal review processes by preparing relevant bid documentation.Support the management of subcontractors in collaborative bid scenarios.Accept successful orders and ensure a smooth handover to project managers.What We''re Looking ForProven experience in bid management within the