Proposal Manager – 6 Month Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Proposal Manager – 6 Month Contract to join a commercial excellence team and play a key role in delivering compelling, high-quality bid submissions. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple stakeholders, shaping persuasive proposal content, and keeping complex deadlines on track. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver bid strategies that align with commercial objectives and respond to client needs.
• Coordinate input from internal teams and subject matter experts to ensure proposals are consistent, accurate, and compelling.
• Plan and manage proposal timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and supporting resources.
• Write, edit, and review bid content, including executive summaries, technical sections, and pricing-related material.
• Maintain and organise the RFP repository, including templates, previous submissions, and reference documents.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified, or equivalent relevant experience, with a strong background in proposal or bid management.
• 2+ years’ experience in sales proposals, with 3+ years preferred, ideally within a B2B service environment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive content.
• Excellent project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Confident user of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; presentation experience is an advantage.