Overview:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and securing funding in the space industry? As a
Bid Manager , you will work closely with the Business Development (BD) team, leading bid processes from inception to submission and contributing to commercial sales and proposal production. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all bid volumes are delivered on schedule. Implement bid execution strategies, including bid/no-bid assessments, reviews (gold/red team), and win-theme analysis. Manage bid finances, collaborating with internal finance teams and external partners on multi-partner or consortium-style projects. Contribute to ESA ministerial submissions and support program financial estimations. Develop member state pitch forms in collaboration with the business analysis team. Enhance bid processes and integrate them into the sales pipeline. Monitor bid opportunities across ESA, EU, and UKSA, recommending suitable projects for available calls. Assist the business analysis team with customer and competitor analyses. What we’re looking for: Educated to BSc in Engineering or equivalent. Proven bid management experience in the space industry. Familiarity with the full lifecycle of UKSA and ESA bids (e.g., ARTES, GSTP, ITTs, UKSA SST). Expertise in creating bids of varying complexity—from short expressions of interest to comprehensive mission/service proposals. Skilled in compiling key bid volumes: technical, commercial, financial, management, contractual, and risk. Understanding of the ESA ecosystem and bidding processes. What We Offer: Competitive salary package Comprehensive private healthcare coverage. Long-term disability income protection and life insurance. Pension plan and an employee assistance program. Generous annual leave and bank holidays. Hybrid working model to support a healthy work-life balance. About the Company: Join a global space organisation dedicated to creating innovative solutions across on-orbit servicing. With a mission to ensure the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations, this company offers exceptional career development opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract recruitment.
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Bid Manager , you will work closely with the Business Development (BD) team, leading bid processes from inception to submission and contributing to commercial sales and proposal production. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all bid volumes are delivered on schedule. Implement bid execution strategies, including bid/no-bid assessments, reviews (gold/red team), and win-theme analysis. Manage bid finances, collaborating with internal finance teams and external partners on multi-partner or consortium-style projects. Contribute to ESA ministerial submissions and support program financial estimations. Develop member state pitch forms in collaboration with the business analysis team. Enhance bid processes and integrate them into the sales pipeline. Monitor bid opportunities across ESA, EU, and UKSA, recommending suitable projects for available calls. Assist the business analysis team with customer and competitor analyses. What we’re looking for: Educated to BSc in Engineering or equivalent. Proven bid management experience in the space industry. Familiarity with the full lifecycle of UKSA and ESA bids (e.g., ARTES, GSTP, ITTs, UKSA SST). Expertise in creating bids of varying complexity—from short expressions of interest to comprehensive mission/service proposals. Skilled in compiling key bid volumes: technical, commercial, financial, management, contractual, and risk. Understanding of the ESA ecosystem and bidding processes. What We Offer: Competitive salary package Comprehensive private healthcare coverage. Long-term disability income protection and life insurance. Pension plan and an employee assistance program. Generous annual leave and bank holidays. Hybrid working model to support a healthy work-life balance. About the Company: Join a global space organisation dedicated to creating innovative solutions across on-orbit servicing. With a mission to ensure the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations, this company offers exceptional career development opportunities in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Bluestream People are an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract recruitment.
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