Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager’s to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions.
Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below.
You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required.
The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process.
Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer.
You’ll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids.
* Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process
* Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses
* Experience of using Microsoft Office
* Use of Adobe Indesign
* You will be able to model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and cooperation
* Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary
* State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations
* Identify your customers’ needs and expectations and strive to deliver them
* Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives
* Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding
* Find practical ways to overcome barriers.
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