Client Proposals Specialist

DEKRA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

A global consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Client Proposals Specialist to enhance its consulting division. You will develop client proposals across the UK and EMEA, ensuring accuracy and persuasiveness while collaborating closely with Business Development and Sales teams. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of proposal experience, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits and is primarily home-based with occasional site meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in proposal development, preferably in professional services.
• Exceptional editorial skills with attention to detail in grammar, layout, and presentation.
• Flexibility to work outside standard UK hours during high-priority deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development to craft compelling, client-focused proposals.
• Strategise and articulate solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Lead responses to formal RFPs, managing timelines, contributors, and final submissions.

Skills

Proposal development

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Education

University degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by DEKRA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: UK Wide. Homebased with requirement to attend occasional site meetings.

Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE + Bonus

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning many industries, including automotive, oil and gas, insurance and chemical and process safety.

As a Proposals Specialist, you will be part of a growing consulting division within DEKRA that specialises in helping clients to improve their organisational culture and operational environment in order to work more safely and achieve higher performance.

You will play a strategic role in developing client proposals across the UK and EMEA regions. You will also be part of and supported by the global OSR Proposals Team based in the United States.

You will collaborate closely with Business Development and Sales teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and persuasiveness of proposal content.

This role is integral to DEKRA’s largest opportunities, acting as a trusted partner in complex scoping and pricing processes.

As our Client Proposals Specialist you will:

• Partner with Business Development to craft compelling, client-focused proposals.
• Strategise and articulate solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Ensure proposals meet legal and pricing standards, protecting DEKRA’s interests.
• Lead responses to formal RFPs, managing timelines, contributors, and final submissions.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Finance, HR, Legal, etc.) for non-standard terms.
• Support continuous improvement of proposal processes and resources.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in proposal development, preferably in professional services.
• University degree or equivalent work experience.
• Exceptional editorial skills with attention to detail in grammar, layout, and presentation.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce or SAP is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset with cultural awareness and client-service orientation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Flexibility to work outside standard UK hours during high-priority deadlines.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering

Industries: Public Safety

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