Bid Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 10, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Bid Professional
Location: BroadOak, Portsmouth - Hybrid, 2-3 days a week onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £44,000 - Depending on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
As a Bid Professional, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and securing some of our most strategic business opportunities. Supporting the Capture Leader, you will leadthe bid phase governance for assigned pursuits, taking ownershipof the Bid ManagementPlan and ensuring robust governance, compliance, and effective coordination of cost and pricing strategies.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leadingall aspects of the planning and execution of the overall bid cycle/governance plan (for assigned bids)
- Managingthe bid development in a timely and efficient manner, schedules and oversees key reviews
- Defining, tailoring and implementing a suitable Bid process to fit the Opportunity
- Generating and gaining approval for implementing a realistic Bid Plan and Bid Schedule (including resources, budgets, responsibilities and task allocation)
- Managingthe business approval process at all required delegated authority levels, supports any security and export approvals
- Leadingthe multi-disciplined Bid team and ensures the entire team is kept appraised of developments in requirements and bid status, on a day to day basis
- Interacting with bid stakeholders at all appropriate levels across multiple organisations and keeps the Business LeadershipTeam informed and engaged, including timely escalation of issues needing resolution
- Coordinating the Costing and Pricing activity, including acting as an independentchallenger to keep the team focused on meeting the Price to Win
Your skills and experiences:
- Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent
- Has practical and relevant work experience
- Provenbid managementand project managementskills, ideally within a complexprocurement environment
- Provenexperience of supporting RFIs, ITT/ITN/RFP/RFQ or Framework bids in a competitiveenvironment
Benefits:
As well as a competitivepension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Maritime and Land Business Development Operations Team:
This role sits within the Maritime and Land Business Development Operations team, residing in Defence Solutions, a highly collaborative function that plays a critical role in securing future business across the Maritime and Land sector. The team supports a diverse portfolio of pursuits, from long-term strategic campaigns to fast-paced competitivebids, helping to shape and deliver business-winning solutions.
As part of a wider community of Bid Managers, Proposal Managers, and Proposal Coordinators, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a broad range of programmes and customers, developing your expertiseacross different markets and business areas while building a strongnetwork across BAE Systems.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidenceand be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strongsense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 20th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.