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Frameworks Bid Lead -Defence

Posting Date:  31 Jul 2025
City:  Chippenham
Location: 

Chippenham, GB, SN15 1BN

Contract Type:  Permanent
Division:  RINA Consulting IFI Commercial and Tender Manageme
Level of experience:  Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Frameworks Bid Lead -Defence to join its office in Chippenham within the RINA Consulting IFI Commercial and Tender Management Division.

What You'll Be Doing

•    Lead bids from Expression of Interest (EOI) to Invitation to Tender (ITT) in collaboration with our Defence & Aerospace teams.
•    Own the management of qualified frameworks, tender portals, and submission schedules.
•    Coordinate stakeholders across technical, legal, commercial, and BD to deliver cohesive, high-quality proposals.
•    Draft and review critical documents—pricing schedules, capability statements, compliance matrices, and more.
•    Maintain strong oversight of internal bid gateways (Bid/No-Bid, Price Reviews, QA), ensuring compliance at every step.
•    Drive continuous improvement: capture feedback, refine our bid library, and mentor junior team members.
•    Use tools like Excel, Microsoft Co-pilot, and CRM platforms to streamline workflow and boost impact.

What You Bring

•    Experience leading bids within the UK defence sector, ideally with knowledge of MOD procurement frameworks (e.g., DSP, Curtis Fitch, Delta).
•    Strong editorial and organisational skills, with an eye for compliance and detail.
•    High commercial acumen and confidence navigating the complexities of defence contracting.
•    Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (or already cleared).

Bonus Points If You Have

•    APMP Foundation certification (or above)
•    Knowledge of Dynamics, Salesforce, or other CRM platforms
•    Familiarity with AI-driven bid tools like Microsoft Co-pilot
•    Experience in team onboarding, mentoring, or delivering bid-related training
•    Ability to contribute to quarterly sales or performance reviews

Benefits

We care about your career, your wellbeing, and your future. At RINA, we offer:

•    Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays, with an option to buy 5 more
•    Flexible Working: Smarter Working Policy to support work-life balance
•    Family Support: Paid parental leave and healthcare cover (with options for dependents)
•    Professional Development: Funding for Chartership, training, and memberships
•    Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive environment
•    Additional Benefits: 6% matched pension, Octopus car scheme, life assurance, bonuses, and more
•    STEM Advocacy: 4 half-days of paid leave for STEM Ambassador work


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RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

 

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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