Senior Bids + Proposals Officer

We're looking for a Senior Bids & Proposals Officer to join our Training team, where you'll lead and coordinate bids and proposals for UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) training programmes. This is a varied role that combines project coordination, stakeholder management and proposal development, ensuring bids are delivered accurately, on time and within budget.  Based in Yeovil, this is a long term temporary contract.

You'll become the main point of contact for Training bids and proposals, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce high-quality, compliant submissions.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and coordinating all bid and proposal activities within the Training department for allocated UK MoD opportunities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for Training bids and proposals.
• Coordinating information from different departments to produce accurate and compliant bid responses.
• Ensuring proposals meet the relevant MoD requirements, including QDC, SSCR and QSC regulations where applicable.
• Supporting the design and development of bespoke training solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Analysing customer training needs to help define the most appropriate training solutions for both flight and maintenance crews.
• Working with colleagues across the business, including the International Government Business Unit (IGBU) Bids Team and external organisations where required.
• Monitoring progress to ensure bid activities are completed on time and within budget.
• Identifying and recording risks as part of each proposal.
• Providing support and guidance to other areas of the Training department on bid-related activities.
• Helping deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of customers, stakeholders and the wider business.
• Following company health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.

What we're looking for:

• A good understanding of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and modern training systems.
• Knowledge of MoD Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR) and Qualifying Sub-Contractor (QSC) requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and presentation software.
• Experience of financial and business planning, including budgets and programme costs.
• The ability to influence and coordinate teams, even where you have no direct management responsibility.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A good understanding of company procedures, systems and ways of working.
• Experience within the helicopter industry or a military helicopter environment would be advantageous.