B2B Bid Lead- Aerospace and Defence

What You'll Do

Join our collaborative team and support the delivery of bids across the UK defence sector. As our new B2B Bid Lead, you'll play a key role in managing documentation, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring timely submissions for high-impact proposals.

• Support bid activities from Expression of Interest to Invitation to Tender 
• Coordinate inputs from technical, legal, commercial, and business development teams
• Assist in drafting and formatting proposal documents
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with submission requirements
• Maintain bid library and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work closely with the team on compliance, governance, scheduling, and documentation
• Engage with key contributors with work split by business area
• Participate in bid/no-bid meetings and support strategy and resource assessments
• Ensure early attention to client stipulations and support structured timelines for larger bids
• Support reviews including pricing, peer/gold content checks, and final compliance

What We're Looking for

• 1–3 years’ experience in bid coordination, proposal support, or project administration
• Experience supporting bids in the UK defence or public sector
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Familiarity with procurement portals (e.g. CDP, JOSCAR) is a plus
• Basic understanding of UK Procurement Regulations (PA23)
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (mandatory)
• Candidates with backgrounds in construction or consultancy are welcome
• Strong admin and deadline management skills (e.g. office managers)
• Proactive compliance checking and attention to detail
• APMP Foundation certification is desirable but not essential

Additional Information

• This role is open to candidates across the UK
• Working Pattern includes shorter days on a Friday (08:15-17:15 Mon-Thu, 08:15-12:45 Fri) and Working from home contracts considered
• Security clearance eligibility will be required

Why RINA?

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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