Bid Manager

PwC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the end-to-end proposal process within the Sales Capability team, coordinating stakeholders across PwC's Clients and Markets to shape winning strategies and timely submissions.

This role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to drive best practices across multiple teams, with a hybrid working pattern combining office, home and client-site work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end proposal support, including management, coaching, drafting, reviewing, and incorporating client feedback.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise opportunities and embed best practice through training, insights, and trend analysis.
• Develop and refine key proposal materials, including cover letters, executive summaries, team bios, CVs, and firm experience.
• Share insights through internal debriefs, respond to content queries promptly, and strengthen SME networks.
• Drive innovation by exploring new methodologies, tools, and GenAI, while collaborating across PwC teams and contributing to the Pursuits & Proposals community.

Job description

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the Role:

This role sits within the Sales Capability, part of Sales & Marketing, PwC’s centralised support function, covering all aspects of professional services marketing, sales support, and business development. The team works closely with the Clients and Markets Executive to build and sustain competitive advantage.
As a Bid Manager, the role involves managing the full proposal process end-to-end, ensuring the right stakeholders are engaged at the appropriate stages. Responsibilities include supporting the team in shaping effective win strategies and ensuring clarity and alignment in their execution. The role is accountable for driving the proposal team, managing timelines and deadlines, and coordinating all contributors involved in the process.
Success in this role requires strong project management capabilities and excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and delivery of high-quality proposals.

What your days will look like:

• Deliver end-to-end proposal support, including management, coaching, drafting, reviewing, and incorporating client feedback.

• Partner with stakeholders to prioritise opportunities and embed best practice through training, insights, and trend analysis.

• Develop and refine key proposal materials, including cover letters, executive summaries, team bios, CVs, and firm experience.

• Share insights through internal debriefs, respond to content queries promptly, and strengthen SME networks.

• Drive innovation by exploring new methodologies, tools, and GenAI, while collaborating across PwC teams and contributing to the Pursuits & Proposals community.

This role is for you if:

• Bring a strong background in proposal management within complex environments.

• Demonstrate exceptional project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams simultaneously.

• Possess strong influencing, communication, and facilitation skills, enabling effective engagement with senior stakeholders.

• Take a proactive, solution-focused approach, with a self-starter mindset and sound commercial awareness.

• Have experience drafting and reviewing high-quality written communications to deliver clear messages within tight deadlines.

• Are committed to delivering excellent client service throughout the proposal process.

• Show high emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt communication and working style to different situations.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education

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Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Bid Proposals, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Content Editing, Creative Design, Creativity, Customer Value Proposition (CVP), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Value Proposition, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, National Sales Training, Negotiation Coaching, Negotiation Styles, Optimism, Pricing Strategy {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date