Bids Director - SC Cleared - Hybrid

Job Description Bid Director - HybridMust have an Active SC Clearance with a willingness to become DV Cleared Bid Director OpportunityAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Bid Director to lead complex bid delivery within the Defence and secure government sector. The Bid Director will operate at the centre of a high performing bid community, managing the full lifecycle of bids from early campaign engagement through to final submission.The Bid Director will work closely with technical specialists, commercial teams and senior stakeholders to deliver compliant and competitive proposals that meet strict governance, cost and delivery standards. This role suits a confident Bid Director who thrives in fast paced environments and enjoys shaping high impact opportunities.Bid Director ResponsibilitiesLead the full bid lifecycle from early engagement through PSQ and ITT submission.Apply structured governance frameworks, including RAID management and readiness reviews.Build integrated bid plans, schedules, resource plans and cost models.Coordinate cross functional teams including technical SMEs, commercial, finance, legal and delivery teams.Support early customer engagement and campaign activity prior to formal bid launch.Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal teams, partners and customers.Ensure compliance with Defence and National Security standards including JSPs, export controls and security frameworks.Bid Director Skills and ExperienceStrong experience delivering complex Defence or Government bids.Proven leadership across multi disciplinary teams and bid environments.Extensive Capture experience, including early opportunity shaping and campaign engagement prior to formal bid stages.Experience with Defence procurement processes including ITT, ITN, RFP or RFQ.Knowledge of programme governance, planning and financial modelling.Familiarity with Agile, hybrid or traditional delivery frameworks.Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply buttonJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-17