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Description Bid Manager Location: This role can be based from the following Leidos offices: Whiteley (Hampshire), Bristol or Farnborough (Hampshire); with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands and travel to Leidos UK offices as required Are you an experienced Bid/Pursuit Manager who thrives operating in a dynamic working environment? We are looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Bid Manager who orchestrates end-to-end bid team activity from kick off to submission; aligning subject matter experts and coordinating cross-functional teams; manages inputs and timelines with precision, driving consistent high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals through robust processes, clear communication and rigorous review standards. What will I be doing? Working alongside Business Development and Capture Management leadership, you will provide direction of the bid team, helping to drive and support all aspects of bid team and proposal management through to award of the contract. You will: Work with Business Development and Capture Management lead to build client relationships and support client engagements, help understand the Customer’s issues, concerns and hot buttonsSupport the development of winning strategies that differentiate us, are competitively focused and are compelling to the client and their requirements, as well as satisfy internal business objectives and risk postureAssist the Capture Manager in building resource profile for duration of the bidCreate the bid plan and maintain activity schedule, including governance through the duration of the bidLead bid kick off meetings and ensure the bid team are equipped with relevant bid/customer requirements and documentation and are briefed on the bid plan and expectationsCreate and maintain response plan, including owners and deadlines. Where required, c