As our Bid Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and scaling a new business unit focused on the defence, critical infrastructure, telecommunications and public sector markets. This is more than a traditional bid management role. You will have the opportunity to define how we pursue opportunities, build best-in-class bidding processes, and directly contribute to the long-term success of the business.

You will lead the end-to-end management of complex national and international tenders, ensuring the delivery of compelling, compliant and competitive proposals. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help building the foundations for future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven minded bid professional who combines strategic thinking with exceptional execution and enjoys working in a dynamic, flexible environment.

This includes:

· Lead the complete bid lifecycle, from bid/no-bid decisions through to final submission

· Analyse tender documents, procurement requirements and customer needs

· Identify strategic opportunities, competitive advantages, risks and success factors

· Develop winning bid strategies in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Executive Leadership

· Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple departments and locations

· Ensure proposals are submitted on time, fully compliant and to the highest quality standards

· Prepare compelling bid documentation, executive summaries and management presentations

· Manage internal review and approval processes with senior stakeholders

· Establish and continuously improve bid management frameworks, governance, templates and best practices

· Collaborate regularly with the CFO on financial aspects of major pursuits

• · Proven track record of winning government, public sector or regulated industry contracts

• · Several years of experience in Bid Management, Proposal Management, Capture Management or Business Development

• · Experience within Defence, Space, Telecommunications, Public Sector or Critical Infrastructure environments

• · Strong understanding of complex procurement and tendering processes

• · Ability to translate technical, commercial and strategic information into persuasive, customer-focused proposals

• · Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills

• · Highly organised, structured and results-driven approach

• · Start-up mindset with a passion for building and improving processes

• · Native-level German and business-fluent English