Assistant Proposals Manager

Willmott Dixon; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is seeking two Assistant Proposals Managers to support its London & East construction business. This hybrid role involves assisting the proposals team in producing high-quality submissions to secure new projects. Key responsibilities include coordinating proposal content and engaging with various internal teams to ensure timely and compelling bid submissions.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Agile working support

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills required.
• Working towards or holding a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification is preferable.
• APMP membership and accreditation highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research for proposal opportunities and oversee submission deadlines.
• Coordinate responses for proposal content from internal teams.
• Work with design teams on the presentation of submissions.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Willmott Dixon has an exciting new opportunity for two Assistant Proposals Managers to join our London & East construction business. These roles are vital to supporting our business growth strategy and ensuring that our win team continues to secure new projects within the region.

Our main office is in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and we deliver projects across multiple sectors within North London, the northern home counties, and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role.

Within this role, you will be responsible for assisting and coordinating proposals teams to produce winning submissions. You will support the submission of consistent, high-quality, engaging proposals that delight our customers.

The Project

In this role, you will support the win strategy and coordinate proposal content. Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with research into appropriate proposal opportunities.
2. Overseeing relevant portals and ensuring submissions are made by deadlines.
3. Acting as a key contact for internal teams regarding proposal content.
4. Coordinating timely responses for proposal content from relevant colleagues.
5. Working with graphic design teams to coordinate presentation of submissions.
6. Supporting multiple teams across various projects in producing quality bids.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
• Understanding of different proposal processes.
• Strong written communication skills and degree qualification.
• Working towards or holding a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification.
• APMP membership and accreditation.

Personal Qualities

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment and support agile working where possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit: delivering buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and caring for the environment. We aim to add lasting value to the neighborhoods we work in. Our values—people, innovation, partnerships, sustainability—have helped us build a successful, privately owned business where our people thrive. We were awarded No. 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024, and are the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development.