Job Description
The opportunity
Due to continued growth we require a Proposal Manager to join our Cyber Security Division team at Leonardo in the UK and increase our market share in supporting, securing and realising the benefits of resilient digital transformation to the UK and other nations, specifically where safety, security of business critical systems operate in complex environments.
You will be joining our highly skilled team within the Cyber Security Division. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future taking responsibility for writing bids within a business area to deliver a full range of systems and solutions for complex and mission critical environments where the security of systems and facilities are paramount.
What You’ll Do As a Proposal Manager
You’ll be working within the Bid Teams, supporting them in coordinating input to submission elements, creating and delivering persuasive, compliant and engaging high scoring submissions in order to secure contracts and increase the Division’s growth and development.
Your key responsibility areas will include
- Ownership of the entire proposal development process for high scoring customer responses that effectively and attractively convey our key messages.
- Identify, co-ordinate and tailor all required proposal forms and responses ensuring alignment between sections, plans and wider objectives to ensure documents are submitted on time, with consistency, appropriate voice and alignment to branding.
- Incorporate key messages that convey value propositions within customer submissions
- Facilitate the preparation of content for presentation teams.
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders in order to communicate requirements, deadlines, expectations and document review process.
- Develop and maintain a library of standard materials, data, evidence and testimonials to ensure quick and professional submission of ITT, PQQ and SQs.
- Administer document control and knowledge/proposal management systems.
- Recommend process improvement strategies for the proposal management and development toolset – develop templates, tools, and best practices
- Provide support to marketing and product development to update and optimise content, making sure it creatively communicates and reflects key campaigns and bids and recurring bid themes.
What We Need From You
The successful candidate should have experience of bid process, tools and techniques.
You will be required to engage and influence Integrated Project Teams, and, bid strategy in order to ensure effective implementation of a consistent bid process. The successful applicant will compose compelling proposals that win work in line with agreed contractual agreements and customer expectations.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid