Proposals manager

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About the role:

Due to continued growth within our Severn Trent Water framework, we are looking for a Proposals Manager to join our team. As a Proposals Manager, you will take the lead in managing the bid function, overseeing the full lifecycle of opportunities from initial pipeline management through to tender submission, governance, and final approvals. You will play a key role in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality submissions, and driving best practice throughout the bidding process.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (Depending on experience

)Benefits: Competitive package including company car/allowance, enhanced annual leave entitlement, matched pension contributions, and a range of family-friendly policies

.Location: Due to the nature of the role, we are willing to consider applicants based anywhere within the Severn Trent coverage region ( East & West Midlands

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Responsibilitie

• s:Complete governance documentation in line with internal processes and standard
• s.Manage the timely submission of bids in accordance with agreed bid programme
• s.Analyse data throughout the tender process to support informed decision-makin
• g.Oversee and manage the account pipeline of opportunities, ensuring accurate tracking and progressio
• n.Coordinate and deliver Director-level approval presentations, including preparation of sign-off pack
• s.Gather and evaluate information to produce clear, accurate, and insightful reports and presentation
• s.Facilitate and lead tender meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and progres
• s.Identify growth opportunities, as well as gaps in the market or current service offerin
• g.Maintain oversight of proposal content, ensuring client requirements are fully addressed and aligned with organisational bid strateg
• y.Support account leads with Key Performance Measure (KPM) reporting and associated action
• s.Provide quarterly performance updates to the client, including the promotion of additional services and value opportunitie

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. Skills/Experience required

• : Experience in managing a Bid team or similar rol
• e.Experience in a Bid team (writing or coordinatio
• n)Excel / Strong key skill
• s.Problem Solvin
• g.Customer focuse
• d.Good organisation skill
• s.Strong Communication skill
• s.The ability to encourage collaboration and creativity whilst maintaining sight of the client’s requirement
• s.Project Management skill
• s.Experience working within a similar sector (Utilities, Civils or Constructio
• n)Project Management background or relevant time served experience considere
• d.Estimating, Operational delivery or Commercial backgrou

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What’s in it for y

ou We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for y

• ou.25 days holiday plus bank holid
• aysCompany car/ allowa
• nceCompany pension sch
• emeLife assura
• nceFamily friendly polic
• iesA selection of lifestyle benefit opti
• onsFinancial wellbeing progra
• mmeEmployee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagu
• es.We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraisi
• ng.Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualificatio

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s. About

us We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connect

ed.We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forwa

rd.We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Welsh Water, and Scottish Power Energy Networ

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s. We are an equal opportunities emplo

yerWe welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just th

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t. What next.

. We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussi