Business Development/Bid Manager
hace 1 día
Oxford
Business Development Manager. Space Industry (ESA / UKSA / Institutional Bids) Full-Time | Space Sector | Business Development | Bid Management A leading space-sector organisation in the UK is hiring a Business Development Manager to support institutional funding opportunities, ESA and UKSA programmes, and strategic commercial growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced space company focused on space sustainability, in-orbit servicing and next-generation space missions. I’m looking for a BD professional with strong experience in ESA bids, UKSA programmes, space-sector sales, or institutional proposal development. Candidates with technical space backgrounds (systems engineering, mission design, space segment experience) looking to move into a commercial/business development role are also encouraged to apply. Why this role is exciting • Support European Space Agency (ESA) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) bids., • Contribute to major space programmes such as in-orbit servicing (IOS), space debris removal, space sustainability, and space safety., • Help shape strategy, funding, and future capabilities for high-impact space missions. Key Responsibilities Capture Management (ESA, UKSA, EU) • Identify, track and analyse institutional opportunities across ESA, UKSA, EU and national programmes., • Align upcoming projects and R&D with relevant ESA/UKSA/European funding calls., • Maintain a pipeline of institutional bid opportunities and strategic projects., • Contribute to customer and competitor analysis within the European space ecosystem., • Support budget modelling and financial inputs for government and agency programme submissions. Bid & Proposal Management • Lead and coordinate full bid lifecycles - from ITT opening to final submission - for ESA, UKSA and EU programmes., • Drive bid production schedules, internal reviews, red/gold team processes and QA/PA compliance., • Collaborate with engineering, finance, contracts, procurement, business analysis and project teams to deliver high-quality proposals., • Manage bid financials and coordinate partner input for multi-partner consortia., • Support BD strategy, commercial activities, customer engagement and partner development., • Represent the organisation at ESA, UKSA, EU and international space conferences and BD events., • Contribute to account management for key institutional stakeholders., • Support policy engagement and the development of new space products and services. Essential Skills & Experience • 2–4+ years’ experience in bid management or business development within the space industry., • Proven experience with ESA/UKSA programmes, e.g., ARTES, GSTP, Space Safety, Space Transportation, In-Orbit Servicing, ITTs., • Strong understanding of the European space ecosystem, funding mechanisms and institutional stakeholders., • Ability to draft compelling technical and commercial proposal content., • Strong commercial awareness and familiarity with space-sector sales cycles., • Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical)., • Highly proactive, organised and self-motivated., • Passion for space sustainability, space environment, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and orbital debris challenges. Desirable • Postgraduate degree in aerospace, engineering or related field., • Technical knowledge of spacecraft systems (space segment preferred)., • Experience in in-orbit servicing, active debris removal, SSA/STM, or complex space mission bids., • Skilled in producing bid volumes of varying scale - from short EoIs to multi-volume ESA proposals., • ESA PSS form knowledge and experience with ESA bid financials., • Background in satellite business development, satellite sales or commercial space programmes., • Understanding of project management in space missions.