Proposal Manager (BID Writer)

Key Responsibilities -

• Leads the development of high-quality written proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, align with strategic objectives and are structured to maximise our Probability of Winning ("PWIN").
• Facilitates - and in some cases, leads - Win Strategy workshops that define and drive a winning sales strategy, including the evaluation of competitors' strengths and weaknesses and ourdifferentiators, to increase Probability of Winning ("PWIN"), converting these into compelling Proposal Storyboards.
• Works with Capture Director(s) and Bid Management leads to guide the development of compelling narratives in line with win strategy.
• Manages content from Subject Matter Experts and contributors against Proposal Storyboards for the timely production of a high-quality submissions that are aligned to the customer's tender and ourWin Strategy and branding.
• Coaches and mentors Subject Matter Experts to craft persuasive bid responses, including producing training material and best practise guides.
• Leads 'Red Team' and other proposal reviews in line with our Bid Management processes to ensure bids are compliant and compelling.
• Edits and proof-reads drafted material to professional English standard and in line with Bid Writing best practice.
• Formats to a highly professional standard, with the ability to solve complex formatting issues.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of the company's strategy, proposition(s) and business practices to support the effective showcasing of these within client proposals.

Key Behaviours and capabilities -

• Comfortable working with autonomy in a high challenge, high complexity environment whilst also taking direction from others when supporting.
• Strong persuasive writing skills, with an understanding of the principles of Proposal Management, and the ability to juggle multiple conflicting priorities.
• Able to build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 for general business use, with strong Microsoft Word skills as a minimum.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Seeks 360 feedback and personal and professional development.
• Proactively manages self and colleague welfare. Escalates wellbeing concerns relating to others where needed.