As part of Raytheon UK's Capture Management Excellence team the Bid and Proposal Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of technically complex proposals to help meet our growth objectives. This role requires a driven and organised individual who can work collaboratively with multiple functions to deliver holistic proposals that exceed our customer's demands and meet our internal governance. This role is based at our Harlow office with options for Hybrid working.,

Leading cross functional teams to deliver winning bids on time and on budget to exceed our customer's expectations.
Project managing the bid process from requests for information through to contract award to ensure internal and client deadlines are consistently met
Build close relationships with Capture Leads to add value to our bidding by placing the customer at the centre of our approach.
Work collaboratively with other functions to coordinate inputs to create coherent value adding bids delivered on time.
Ownership of, adherence to and contribution to the ongoing development of an effective bid process meeting internal milestones and governance
Constructively use lessons learnt to continual improvement in our bidding process
Mentor other team members to help drive best practice across our Bid Management team
Drive best practice in bidding across the company

Essential:
APMP Bid Foundation Certification or similar
Relevant educational and technical background
Proven experience working experience in a technology-based industry
Proven experience within similar role or able to demonstrate transferable experience
Excellent written communication skills including technical writing
Highly attentive to details to include establishing milestones, dependencies and risk mitigation plans
Self starter and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
Advanced verbal and written communications skills (technical fluency in English required)
Strong people skills / demonstrated interpersonal skills
Demonstrated performance providing a high-level of customer service and communications
APMP Bid Practitioner Certification
Defence, Cyber or Aerospace industry experience
Proven record of delivery of complex bids related to Defence and Aerospace programmes
Relevant experience in Raytheon UK's market areas.
Experience of Shipley Bidding practices
Experience working with and managing defence or government customers
Leadership experience in multi-functional teams
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At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Competitive salaries.
25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
Enhanced sick pay.
Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.