Bid Manager - Defence and SecurityLocation: North Essex (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWe''re currently partnering with a growing Defence and Security organisation that is looking to hire an experienced Bid Manager to support a strong and expanding sales pipeline. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on Defence bid experience, particularly managing and coordinating bids, proposals, and tenders across a range of contract values.This is a key, customer-facing role, working closely with Sales, Engineering, Legal, and Delivery teams, and offers real ownership of the bid framework within the Defence function.The RoleAs Bid Manager, you''ll take full responsibility for the end-to-end bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission, contract support, and handover to delivery. You''ll be managing multiple bids concurrently and ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compelling responses within tight deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate Defence and Security bids, proposals, and tenders from initial opportunity through to contract awardOwn and continually improve the bid management process and frameworksLead bid kick-offs and reviews, assigning actions and managing timelinesWork closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, and CTO teams to gather inputsPrepare and contribute directly to technical and commercial bid documentation, including delivery plansRespond to supplier onboarding and due diligence questionnair