Proposal Manager - Environmental / Sustainability Sector

isepglobal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is looking for an experienced Proposal Manager to work within their European Bid Team. The role requires expertise in managing bids, developing strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and ensure the submission of high-quality proposals. The company offers a hybrid working model and is committed to the professional development of its staff, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive salary

Structured career framework

Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting or people-based business.
• Proven track record in bid management or coordination.
• APMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid opportunities from capture to submission.
• Develop and implement bid strategies.
• Manage bid programs and monitor progress.
• Provide high-scoring bid content authorship.

Skills

Experience in proposal management

Bid strategy development

Excellent communication skills

Research capabilities

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Proposal Manager to join our growing European Bid Team.

We have a great hybrid working scheme that gives you flexibility and balance around office and home working, so you can be remotely based and connected to any one of our UK offices.

As part of a professional team, you can be assured that SLR would support you in developing your full career potential.

You will be dedicated to progressing your career and show a commitment to continuing professional development. The successful candidate would be joining an international multidisciplinary consultancy with a well-respected presence in Europe.

About the role

We're looking for a dynamic Proposal Manager to lead significant bids as part of an established team. This is a newly created role at an exciting period in our global growth.

As an experienced bid professional, you will have a solid understanding of both public tendering and bidding best practice. The team support the European, Middle East and African (EMEA) region, leading on large scale or high value bids. No two days are the same, but you can expect to undertake the following as part of your role:

• Lead multi-disciplinary and large single service opportunities from capture to submission, following the end to end SLR Approach
• Undertake research on clients, projects and competitors
• Develop and implement bid / win strategies
• Influence and communicate at all levels, including senior members of the business
• Develop and manage a bid programme and monitor/report on progress
• Ensure all reviews and governance are adhered to
• Manage all meetings and approvals
• Work with technical staff to convert knowledge to high scoring content, using existing libraries where relevant / beneficial
• Provide authorship of some aspects of the bid, where required
• Oversee inputs of bid coordinators / administrators
• Actively contribute to the bid library, lessons learnt and continuous improvement within the team and the wider business
• Support with presentation stage materials for interview
• Provide peer review and support to the wider bid team
• Work with the wider business such as graphic design to produce winning and best in class proposals

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

We are looking for an experienced bid professional, either in an existing bid/proposal management role or a proven coordinator looking for their next step up.

You will have proven experience, ideally gained in a consulting or people-based business and able to evidence relevant examples.

A natural troubleshooter, you will thrive in the fast-paced world of bids and fit well in a friendly and supportive team environment. APMP certification along with Adobe InDesign knowledge, would also be an advantage.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.