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Proposal Manager Bid Manager/Tender Manager Cheltenham | Hybrid (3-4 days on-site, remainder remote) £55,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits, including optional 9-day fortnight UK Citizenship & eligibility for SC clearance required Are you a skilled Proposal Manager looking for your next challenge in the defence and cyber domain? Our client, a leading provider of advanced defence, security and military technology solutions, is expanding their bids function and seeking an experienced professional to help deliver high-impact, high-value tender submissions. Working across a diverse portfolio of UK customers, you'll lead proposals spanning next-generation Air Force programmes, cyber security, ISR, communications, radar systems and Command & Control. Projects range from early-stage research studies to multi-million-pound, multi-year strategic campaigns. You'll join an established, energised and highly collaborative business development team that takes pride in delivering innovative solutions, professional excellence and continual improvement. What You'll Be Doing • Own the proposal development process from pre-proposal planning through to post-submission review, • Define proposal structure, timelines and SME contributions in line with RFP requirements, • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary proposal teams to deliver competitive, compelling submissions, • Monitor content quality, ensuring responses are compliant, coherent and strategically positioned, • Gather cost, schedule and performance data from functional departments, • Manage stakeholder engagement throughout each submission life cycle, • Research historical data and lessons learned to strengthen future bids, • Ensure adherence to internal governance, processes and acquisition frameworks, • Implement tools and best practice methodologies to continually improve bid quality, • Coordinate and run proposal reviews, ensuring independent challenge and quality assurance, • Produce clear, timely status reporting for leadership and internal stakeholders Essential • Experience using procurement portals (eg, Award, Bravo, Jaggaer, or similar), • Demonstrated capability delivering complex product/service proposal documentation, • Strong reporting and communication skills, including senior-level progress updates, • Previous experience supporting government or commercial competitive tender processes, • Familiarity with online tender submission tools, • Line management experience with proven ability to coach and grow high-performing teams, • Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Check (SC) clearance, • Willingness to travel within the UK for meetings, team activities and occasional international visits, • Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when required during peak submission phases, • Valid UK driving licence and passport

Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If youre passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. ------------------- Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the Financial Freedom Day, that may never come. From day one you will be: Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) Valued Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients Set-off at the right pace Nurtured and developed Accelerated (faster career progression) Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to ' own ' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits wed love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and lets have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this. ============================ About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, weve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care Extremely organised and possess great time management skills Warm Personable Always seeking continued learning and self-development Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues Professional in appearance STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position Life Insurance Flu Vouchers Company pension Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) Salary Sacrifice Paperless Technology: to make your life easier Coaching and Personal Development Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isnt just another legal role - its your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, youll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. TPBN1_UKTJ

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes 10% of the Time Framework Manager Location - Cheltenham Salary range 50000 - 60000 Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; its the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So whats your possible Opportunity: This is more than just a job; its a mission. As a Framework Manager you will support a surge in opportunities and growth. This key strategic role reports directly into the Head of Bids. You will lead on all Framework bids and renewals governance and management including building strong relationships with Framework Owners and Primes. You will also be responsible for managing the capture of incoming call off opportunities leading the triage process and the development of proposals to deliver sustainable growth and business performance. The successful candidate will bring a unique blend of demonstrable work winning leadership experience and knowledge of Frameworks industry and sector expertise coupled with a team centric approach and enthusiasm to undertake a role in what is a fast-paced environment. You will be joining an established energized collaborative and supportive business development team who are focused on delivering growth for our customers and stakeholders at a time where Northrop Grumman UK is experiencing unprecedented growth. We pioneer with fierce curiosity dedication and innovation we seek to solve the worlds most challenging problems. Role & Key Responsibilities * Act as the primary point of contact on Frameworks for internal colleagues procuring framework teams and contracting (prime) bodies. * Own Framework Management Plan for each Framework ensuring regular internal engagement with each team. * Attend all supplier engagement webinars activities conferences and working groups specifically relating to Framework engagement. * Work closely with BD & Capture to organise presentations demos and other relevant collateral to facilitate positioning for future opportunities. * Actively promote our position on Frameworks to Customers developing business to new and existing customers. Work alongside BD Capture and Programme Managers to promote the best route to market for customers via frameworks and Mini-Competitions. * Responsible for the ongoing management and governance of all current frameworks including timely reporting and measurement of all framework KPIs. * Ensure that successful framework and call off tenders are delivered - lead the scheduling and facilitation of and contribute to bid meetings (kick off storyboarding sessions stand-up calls key reviews governance/sign off etc) to ensure that call off bids are properly resourced accountabilities are agreed all deliverables are viable in the time available and that the bid process is adhered to. * Working with the Head of Bids champion a theme of improvement and best practice utilising the IMS system. General Operational duties Attend Business Development and other functional department meetings as required Remain compliant with all applicable NGUKL / Command Media Processes and procedure Person Specification Essential Experience of operating within the constraints of formaltendering processes using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution Clear demonstrable experience in product service and bid documentation Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels Relevant experience of people management and leadership Desired Previous experience in commercial or government work Familiar with online tender submission tools Competency/Skill requirements Strong but collaborative individual with the confidence and integrity to earn internal stakeholders confidence Able to review challenge highlight issues and recommend improvements to process and proposal contributions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally. Competent in the interpretation of tendering instructions Can recognise what is needed to create a complete and compliant submission Exceptional attention to detail Adept at problem-solving able to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems Proactive team worker equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously Thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment Proficient MS Office user Strong customer orientation Fluent in written and spoken English An engaging and can do attitude able to influence opinion and decisions Other requirements Travel requirements: some national travel may be required to attend team and customer meetings and training activities. Occasional international travel may be required Clearance requirements: Must be able to gain and maintain UK Government clearances Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required Valid UK driving licence and passport holder Benefits We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for * Extensive experience of operating within the constraints of formal tendering processes using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution * Clear demonstrable experience in product service and complex solution bid proposal development and delivery within the defence security and government sectors * Evidenced track record of people management and leadership building high-performing delivery teams operating under pressure * Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels within the business * Multi-discipline team leadership experience (up to 20 individuals) to achieve excellence in proposals delivery * Excellent track record of identifying qualifying and then securing new business opportunities. * Shipley training or APMP certification is preferred * Experience supporting a diverse set of defence and security customers is preferred Security clearance You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). 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Here at GE Aerospace we offer a performance bonus company bonus scheme non-contributory pension life assurance income protections private medical 26 days holiday with the option to buy and sell and a range of interchangeable benefits for the chance to have what works best for you. We also support and encourage flexible working arrangements where possible and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. At GE Aerospace we invent the future of flight lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the aerospace industry youll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. Weve got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our Systems Engineering teams are comprised of diverse and experienced engineers who care about ensuring full-lifecycle readiness as it relates to safety certification and quality standards. The Lead System Certification Engineer will lead the system certification efforts for certification planning as well as regulatory compliance oversight for assigned projects and products for all of Aviation Systems. Youll get support from experienced team members in the area as well as get trained within this specialized field. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills and know-how on the job training as well as extreme coaching and mentoring provided by the staff engineers within the team. Roles and Responsibilities • Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis, • Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance, • Support / contribution to creation of cohesive project plans, • Review of development artefacts where applicable, • Perform certification audit pre-assessments both of internal projects and external suppliers, • Audit project / product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis, • Support to Customer AR / Regulatory Authority audits, • Support and collaboration with Integrated Project Teams to resolve audit Findings/Actions/Observations, • Support to / participation in industry working groups Qualifications • Direct design experience/knowledge with airborne system development and/or certification experience in a ARP5754A/B environment, • Working with regulatory compliance related to ARP4754A/B, • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science Technology Engineering and Math) or equivalent knowledge and experience Desired Characteristics • Strong oral and written communication skills, • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, • Effective problem identification and solution skills, • Proven analytical and organisational ability Flexible Working GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. Total Reward At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs; • Performance based annual bonus, • Non-contributory Pension, • Life Assurance, • Group income protection, • Private medical cover, • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: ___

Director of Networking | £120,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (Gloucester/London). A major UK technology services provider is undergoing a significant reorganisation of its Network & Connectivity function and is now hiring a Director of Networking to lead strategy, delivery, and product direction across its f

Working with the Manufacturing Engineering Operations Leader, Industrial Engineering Lead (Process), and the Manufacturing Quality Engineering Lead (Product). The Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader role is a fundamental part of the “3Ps” Organisational strategy and sits within our Power Manuf

As User Experience (UX) Lead, you will report to our Global Product Director and play a key role in shaping and elevating the User Experience function at VoCoVo, championing a user‑centric mindset across our product ecosystem. The ability to frame a problem, understand user needs and translate the

During a time of continued and exciting growth, at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we have an exciting new permanent opportunity for a Lead Product Quality Engineer to join our onsite team at our cutting edge manufacturing site in Brockworth, near Gloucester. Product Quality Engineer (R&O). Quality o

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A leading aerospace firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Lead Product Quality Engineer to ensure quality ownership, investigate product issues, and support the operational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering and a proven track record in problem-solving and