117 Best small business Jobs in Carshalton (October 2025)

Northrop Grumman UK

Proposal Manager

2 days ago

New Malden

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK £60,000 - £70,000 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; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Proposal Manager, you are a key part of the Northrop Grumman ‘Bid Engine’ supporting the BD and capture managers and bid teams in delivering successful tenders. You will be responsible for the timely delivery and quality of a proposal, with direct oversight and control of the proposal process, operating from the Pre-Proposal Preparation phase through to Post-Submittal of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP). You will work across all NGUKL customer accounts and be responsible for bids in the fields of next generation Air Force, cyber security, ISR, Communications, Radar and Command and Control, ranging from small study or research openings to significant size and scale multi-£m, multi-year deals. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems. 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. Key Responsibilities • Drive the ultimate generation of a proposal, outlining the proposal structure as required by the Request For Proposal (RFP), setting the schedule and allocation of section / contribution responsibilities to the relevant subject matter expert, • Manage the proposal team contributions / inputs as appropriate to establish a competitive and ultimately market differentiating proposal, • Continuously monitor progress and content of inputs to ensure that the RFP requirements are being suitably answered, the content is of suitable quality and coherence across the submission, • Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from all relevant functional departments, • Develop and own the internal stakeholder management process for each submission, • Research and analyse historical data and project experience to support proposal efforts, • Ensure compliance with the business acquisition process and internal company procedures, • Establish and develop the tools and techniques to continuously enhance the quality of our bid submissions, assessing market best practice and its applicability in order to support the evolution of our competitive bid approaches, • Manage the key in-process proposal submission reviews to ensure that our offer is suitably and independently reviewed and challenged to ensure it best represents our offer, our approach and our capabilities, • Ensure each proposal team benefits from previous lessons learnt and as such ensures that each submission is better than the last, • Provide clear and concise proposal status reports to all relevant internal stakeholder on a regular and suitable periodic basis, • Develop effective collaborations with the proposed industrial partners to ensure their contributions are suitably framed and contextualised in a manner consistent with the main submission General Operational duties • Attend Business Development and other functional department meetings as required, • Remain compliant with all applicable NGUKL / Command Media Processes and procedures Person Specification Essential Qualifications/Experience • 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 bid documentation, • Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels within the business, • Relevant experience of people management and leadership Desired Qualifications/Experience • Previous experience in commercial or government proposal work, • Familiar with online tender submission tools Competency/Skill requirements • Able to review, challenge, highlight issues and recommend improvements to proposal contributions, • Strong but collaborative individual with the confidence and integrity to earn internal stakeholders confidence, • 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 very complex problems, • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders, • Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously, • Highly-organised, adept at workload management, prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines under pressure, • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, • Thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, • Proficient MS Office and MS Project user, • Highly competent in PowerPoint and face-to-face presentation delivery, • 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, • Line management experience, leading and growing talented individuals into high-performing teams, • Multi-discipline team leadership experience (up to 20 individuals) to achieve excellence in proposals delivery Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Why join us? • Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry., • A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters., • A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong., • Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

26AVIATION

Key Account Manager – AOG & Aerospace

2 days ago

Wimbledon

About us 26AVIATION is a bespoke, London-based air charter broker delivering cargo and private jet charter solutions, as well as time-critical logistics to a global portfolio of customers. Since launching in 2021, we have rapidly grown from a small start-up into an established and reputable company within the aviation industry. A core area of our expertise lies in the AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground) sector, where we provide urgent, precise, and reliable transportation solutions that help keep aircraft flying and aerospace supply chains moving. Our intention is to disrupt a marketplace that has traditionally been controlled by large international corporates, by offering creative, precise, and expert solutions combined with exceptionally high service levels. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a permanent, pro-active Key Account Manager – AOG & Aerospace for our London office, located in an exciting newly launched development in central Wimbledon. This role is central to our aerospace strategy and offers significant career development opportunities, with potential advancement to Management and Director levels. In addition to this, we provide an extremely attractive benefits package that includes: • Strong base salary based on experience, • Market-leading uncapped commission structure, • Full Third Space membership, • Private Healthcare, • Flexible working options, • International travel, • Weekly social activities Plus many more benefits. About the Job As Key Account Manager – AOG & Aerospace at 26AVIATION, you’ll be stepping into one of the most technically demanding yet rewarding areas of aviation. You’ll be working with airlines, MROs, and aerospace manufacturers that rely on us when every second counts. Whether it’s moving an urgent aircraft component via charter in an AOG situation, coordinating cargo charters transporting aerospace equipment such as helicopters, major aerospace components or cutting-edge space technology, the impact of your work will be immediate and tangible. Success in this role is about building long-term client relationships within the AOG and Aerospace sector. You’ll be responsible for developing and managing your own portfolio of customers, ensuring they receive the fast, precise, and dependable support they need in critical situations. To succeed, you’ll need to remain calm under pressure, think clearly in fast-moving circumstances, and show resilience when challenges arise. AOG work is unpredictable and urgent, so flexibility, problem-solving, and a steady, professional approach will be key to ensuring every movement is handled with care and confidence. This is a commercial role, but it’s also operational, you’ll see each charter through from start to finish, handling everything from sourcing aircraft, negotiating contracts and closing deals, to flight setup, monitoring, and successful completion, sometimes during unsociable hours. You’ll be the key point of contact for your customers and the operators, ensuring every charter runs like clockwork. You’ll also travel domestically and internationally, visiting customers, attending trade shows, and even flight ‘repping’ or ‘riding’ for your own charter movements, when required. This role is built for those who thrive on energy, pace, and the collaboration that comes from being part of a close-knit, high-performing team, exactly what our brand-new central Wimbledon HQ was designed for. If you’re ambitious, commercially sharp, and naturally resilient, someone who sees the opportunity in every call, meeting, or urgent request, then this is your stage. The demands of aerospace move quickly, and we stay one step ahead. What we can offer you • Strong basic salary based on experience, • Market-leading uncapped commission structure, • 25 days holiday per year, • Full Third Space membership (___), • Exciting location in the newly launched Wimbledon Quarter (Clapham Junction – 7 mins, Vauxhall – 10 mins, London Waterloo – 14 mins, London Victoria – 23 mins), • Exciting working environment both professionally and socially, • Unique career progression opportunities, • Private Healthcare, • Enrolment into the company’s Pension Scheme, • Flexible working options, • International travel, • Weekly social activities Plus many more benefits. What you’ll be responsible for • Proactively develop and manage a portfolio of AOG and aerospace customers including airlines, MROs, aerospace OEMs, and specialist engineering companies., • Generate new business opportunities through regular outbound sales calls, industry networking, and relationship building., • Handle inbound enquiries for AOG/aerospace-related charter flights, while coordinating with our time-critical logistics division to ensure any urgent NFO, OBC, or road transport requests are managed seamlessly., • Manage the full commercial and operational lifecycle of each charter booking, from sourcing aircraft through to execution, monitoring and post-flight follow-up., • Build strong relationships with charter operators, time-critical logistics providers, and other key suppliers, including future IATA accreditation., • Travel domestically and internationally to meet clients, attend trade shows, and oversee aerospace projects and charters., • Represent 26AVIATION as the go-to partner for AOG and aerospace solutions, ensuring customer needs are met with precision and urgency., • Participate in handling urgent out-of-hours AOG calls and enquiries., • Maintain accurate customer records and sales pipeline updates in line with company CRM processes., • Monitor aerospace market trends, competitor activity, and global developments to identify new opportunities. What we need from you • Experience in the air charter sector, project logistics, aerospace logistics, or a similarly technical and time-sensitive industry., • Proven track record in sales or key account management with high-value clients., • Strong personality with solid relationship-building skills, particularly with senior decision-makers., • Confidence in handling objections and communicating directly with senior decision-makers., • Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail., • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to think strategically and solve problems under pressure., • Resilience, tenacity, and a proactive mindset, you see every challenge as an opportunity., • Skilled at mapping out organisations and decision-makers within the charter space, creating a targeted plan to convert them into customers., • Willingness and flexibility to work unsociable hours when required (AOG is fully 24/7)., • High level of numeracy and attention to detail, particularly when preparing quotes, negotiating deals, and executing contracts., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly., • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively., • A collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive and performance-driven culture., • A calm, professional presence even in high-pressure or fast-moving situations., • The ambition and confidence to grow a wide-reaching network across the air charter sector It would be great if you also have • Fluency in a second language (spoken or written)., • Working knowledge of CRM platforms., • A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows 11 and cloud-based IT tools., • General IT competence, including file sharing, syncing, and cloud-based platforms. Diversity Statement At 26AVIATION, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values as an organisation. Regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age, we believe that all staff have a right to feel valued, empowered, and happy.

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