About this job

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA.

Join our dynamic team as a Bid Manager at our Serco Office in Frascati, Italy or in Madrid, Spain. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of the European Bid Team, collaborating with diverse bid teams across the Business Unit. Based in Italy or Spain, you’ll also work closely with teams in Belgium, Germany, France, Holland, Switzerland, and beyond.

This role is crucial in positioning the company for success by securing valuable business opportunities and contributing to its growth. Day-to-day, you’ll collaborate with Business Development (BD) and bid teams, ensuring proper resourcing, implementing strong governance, and actively participating in crafting winning bids.

Operating on a project basis, this role spans all geographies and disciplines within the Europe Business Unit as required. Join us and be a driving force in our exciting projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage small to medium-scale bid processes end-to-end, working closely with the Head of Bidding and individual bid teams.
• Support the management of larger-scale/strategic bids as required, working in collaboration with Bid Directors and BD Leads.
• Manage physical and virtual bid teams, including securing inputs from key stakeholders, typically involving sales, technical, finance, commercial, legal and marketing colleagues.
• Manage/support the bid strategy and production process, from opportunity identification through to submission and follow-up.
• Manage/support the governance process for individual bids, working in partnership with Bid Directors (where applicable) and wider bid teams.
• Manage/support key stages of the bid process – e.g. production of bid kick-off packs, running win strategy workshops, managing red reviews etc.
• Management and tracking of risks.
• Manage individual bid calendars and budgets.
• Manage the SharePoint site for each specific bid.
• Manage bid submission portals.
• Ad hoc bid writing and production tasks as required.
• Coordinate and contribute to client presentation/dialogue sessions as required.

Profile

• 2+ years of successful experience in the management of live bids.
• The ideal candidate should possess a strong intellect and demonstrate precision and attention to detail, coupled with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to manage demanding and fluctuating workloads effectively.
• Exhibits thoroughness and attention to detail while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the business.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Space or Defence bidding processes.
• Chance to contribute to and shape strategies within the bidding and Business Development (BD) functions.
• Opportunity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Prospects for career advancement.
• Opportunities to engage in European, multi-disciplinary bidding initiatives.

On offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Great career opportunities in the Space industry
• Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
• Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.

Relocation:

Spain

Spain is known for its vibrant culture, including flamenco music and dance, bullfighting, and world-renowned festivals. Spanish workers enjoy a minimum of 30 calendar days of paid vacation annually, plus numerous public holidays, ensuring plenty of time for rest and travel. Spain offers generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as other family-friendly policies that support parents in balancing work and family life. Spain is known for its pleasant Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters, making it an attractive place to live year-round.

Italy

Italians value a healthy work-life balance. The typical workweek is around 40 hours, and many businesses still respect the traditional long lunch break. Working in Italy allows you to immerse yourself in a culture filled with art, history and a vibrant social scene. Italian cuisine is celebrated worldwide. Italy has a high-quality public healthcare system that is accessible to all residents, as well as family-friendly policies, including generous maternity and paternity leave.

Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome or Madrid to join our company.

DE&I:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco is based on a culture where every voice is heard and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.