Test Equipment New Business Support

Business Support professional to join a specialist team within an international test equipment design and delivery function. This role focuses on developing innovative test solutions for both domestic programmes and export customers, in close collaboration with international colleagues, particularly in France. Location: Stevenage (on-site 2-3 days/week; occasional travel to UK and international sites as required).

• Support the Test Equipment bidding team in delivering technically robust, costed proposals for UK-based development, production, and export test solutions.
• Collaborate with design teams and subject matter experts to ensure proposals are technically sound, consistent, and delivered on time to the UK programmes.
• Contribute to multiple programme bids, ensuring alignment with delivery timelines and strategic objectives.
• Take ownership in driving high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective bid submissions, supporting the team's commitment to programme success.
• Consolidate UK bid costs across multi-disciplinary and international teams to develop high-quality, costed technical proposals.
• Enable timely, informed decision-making within the UK bid team by demonstrating initiative and adaptability to evolving project needs.
• Collaborate closely with the New Business Manager to generate cost data and prepare compelling bid presentation materials.
• Maintain configuration control of bid data, ensuring accurate input into client systems such as Matrix, JIRA, and Primavera (training provided).
• Act as a key interface across internal functions-Hardware, Software, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing-to ensure seamless coordination.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, promoting the Test Equipment function and driving engagement across programmes.
• Ensure delivery against key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective planning and execution of bid activities.
• Provide expert support and guidance to test equipment and programme teams, sharing best practices to enhance bid quality.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the bidding process and team operations.
• Prepare and present clear, professional documentation and reports to the international Test Equipment leadership team.

• Lead the coordination and delivery of multiple bid submissions, ensuring on-time, on-cost, and on-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with client processes, maintaining configuration control and accurate data management using internal systems.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with programme stakeholders and Test Equipment leadership teams.
• Balance short-term bid delivery deadlines with long-term strategic objectives.
• Consolidate bid data from technical subject matter experts into standardised proposal formats.
• Communicate effectively across all levels and functions of the business to support bid development.
• Act as a key liaison between internal customers, technical teams, and leadership to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Utilise standard office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to support documentation and reporting.
• Apply knowledge of engineering disciplines and product life cycles to support bid accuracy (experience desirable, not essential).
• Demonstrate flexibility to work on-site in Stevenage (2-3 days/week) and support occasional travel to UK and international sites as required.
• Training on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our client's Security Team.