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Senior Bid & Commercial Manager
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Bid & Commercial Manager
Location:
North Yorkshire
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits:
* 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
* A holiday purchase/selling scheme
* Birthday off
* Pension scheme
* Profit share scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
* Learning and Development Opportunities
* Life insurance scheme
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
The Company:
My client is a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defence sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, they are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, they foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Their people are at the heart of what they do. They invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving.
Job Description:
This Senior Bid & Commercial Manager role is a high-impact position leading the full lifecycle of bids and managing commercial contracts in a fast-paced, defence-focused environment. You will oversee strategic opportunities from qualification to submission, ensuring compliance, risk management, and profitability while working cross-functionally with engineering, finance, legal, and delivery teams.
As Senior Bid & Commercial Manager, you will define winning bid strategies, coordinate complex multi-million-pound tenders, and ensure governance standards are met. You’ll drive continuous improvement across bid and commercial processes and mentor a small team within the Contract Management function.
In this Senior Bid & Commercial Manager position, you will also play a pivotal role in customer and stakeholder engagement — building strong relationships with senior clients and defence partners while ensuring contractual obligations are managed effectively throughout project delivery.
You’ll provide commercial leadership on major bids and negotiations, advising on compliance (DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR) and contributing to the company’s strategic direction and growth targets. The Senior Bid & Commercial Manager will analyse bid outcomes, identify lessons learned, and enhance future performance through structured governance and best practice.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to influence the success of a dynamic organisation in the defence technology sector.
Skills & Experience:
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Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Procurement, or similar.
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5+ years’ experience in bid management, contract negotiation, or commercial leadership within defence, aerospace, or complex engineering.
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Proven track record of leading end-to-end bids exceeding £1M in value.
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Strong understanding of government/defence procurement frameworks (DEFCONs, ITAR, DSPCR).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and technical writing.
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Skilled in contract law, commercial risk management, and stakeholder influence.
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Experience working with MoD or major defence primes preferred.
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APMP Practitioner or equivalent certification desirable.
Why Should You Apply?
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Opportunity to shape high-value defence projects that make a genuine impact.
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Join a forward-thinking organisation with global reach and technical innovation at its core.
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Work in a collaborative environment where your input and leadership matter.
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Competitive salary and career progression with ongoing professional development.
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A chance to make your mark as a Senior Bid & Commercial Manager within a growing business that values expertise, integrity, and ambitionBefore You Apply
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