Space Bid Manager

**WHO WE ARE**
- **Etinars** is a values-focused company with multi-year experience, specialised in the **recruitment of professionals** for niche markets - managing **the full-life cycle** of specialist and executive level hires.
- At Etinars, we genuinely care about **who you are and what you need**.
- We place great emphasis on fostering robust, enduring **connections** built upon **trust and transparency**.
- Our approach ensures a **swift journey**, leading you hand in hand towards **signing** your next career step.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

**_Space Bid Manager_**

As a Bid Manager in Frascati's Space sector, you'll independently lead small to medium-scale bid processes and support larger strategic bids. Collaborate closely with cross-functional bid teams, manage bid strategy, and navigate governance processes. From kick-off to submission, oversee key bid stages, manage risks, budgets, and bid calendars. Organize SharePoint sites, bid submission portals, and contribute to client presentations. Your role is crucial in ensuring successful end-to-end bid management.

**YOUR TASKS**
- 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

**YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Over 5 years of successful experience in the management of live bids.
- 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 and 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.

**EXTRA INFORMATION**
- Location: Frascati (Rome), Italy
- Hybrid
- Friendly, supportive and professional environment that respects your work/life balance and ultimately contributes to the delivery of public services in Italy and around the world.

Please note that, due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, this position is currently available only to individuals who meet the following criteria:

- EU Citizens
- Non-EU Citizens already based in Italy with a valid work permit

Once we receive your CV, we will take time to evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Etinars, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now don’t worry, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies
- In Etinars we are committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community. If you identify as part of it and you meet the minimum criteria for the job, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview._