We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager – Bids to lead major Defence and National Security proposals. This is a senior role with Bid Director-level influence, responsible for shaping strategy, governance, and end-to-end bid delivery.
Rate : £700 - £800 p/day (inside IR35)
The Role
*Lead full bid lifecycle within established governance/assurance frameworks.
*Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across capture, technical, commercial, legal, finance, and delivery.
*Manage integrated planning, RAID, scheduling, and cost/resource modelling.
*Provide clear reporting and decision support to senior stakeholders.
*Ensure compliance with Defence standards including JSPs, accreditation, export controls, ISO27001.
*Promote continuous improvement and reusable bid assets.
Skills & Experience
*Strong background in Defence/National Security bids or programmes.
*Knowledge of MoD procurement (ITT, ITN, RFP, RFQ).
*Solid governance and planning capability (RAID, scheduling, assurance).
*Confident stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
*Understanding of Agile or hybrid delivery.
*SC clearance required.
A high-impact opportunity for a senior Defence bid professional looking to shape complex, multi-partner submissions.
Please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV