Senior Programme and Bid Manager

Position: Senior Programme & Bid Manager Location: Enfield, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent ***Must be eligible for SC clearance*** Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Programme & Bid Manager to lead the delivery and governance of a portfolio of complex programmes and bids within a highly technical, multi-stakeholder environment. This role is responsible for driving programme excellence while overseeing a matrix bid management model, where Programme Managers lead bids from initial opportunity through to contract award and into full lifecycle delivery. You will play a key leadership role, ensuring successful programme execution, robust governance, and alignment with strategic business objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Programme Managers and Bid professionals, fostering a high-performance culture Own the overall health and performance of the programme and bid portfolio Ensure alignment of programmes and bids with business strategy and customer priorities Balance resources effectively across live programmes and concurrent bids Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering schedule, cost, risk, and change control Oversee bid strategy, planning, resourcing, and approval processes Ensure seamless transition from bid phase to programme mobilisation and delivery Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across all programmes and bids Provide clear and structured reporting to senior leadership and governance forums Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across the full lifecycle Support financial planning, including revenue forecasting and budget control Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support internal development initiatives when required Engage with customers and subcontractors to refine programme requirements and delivery plans Lead performance management, succession planning, and talent development within the teamRequirements Proven experience leading programme and bid management functions in complex environments Demonstrated success delivering major programmes and complex bids end-to-end Strong understanding of matrix organisations and cross-functional leadership Excellent commercial, contractual, and risk management expertise Strong governance, decision-making, and assurance capabilities Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior and executive levels Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and internationally Confident, decisive, and able to perform under pressure Collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills Customer-focused with strong commercial awarenessExperience Experience within a project/programme management environment, ideally within the defence or similarly regulated sector Professional certifications such as APM, PRINCE2, MSP, or PMP (or equivalent) Proven experience managing bids and programmes from concept through to delivery Experience working with international customers or export contracts Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting Excellent customer relationship management skillsFor more information, reach out to Chris at TEC Partners