Hybrid Creative Bid Manager — Winning Proposals

Compass Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospitality company is seeking a Proposal Manager to join their team within The Creative Lab. This role involves managing the creation and submission of complex bid proposals across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance and compelling messaging. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading bid activities, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to build relationships across teams. Flexibility for travel is required, along with a creative strategic mindset to drive winning client solutions.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness classes

Discount sharing options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing and winning complex bids.
• Demonstrable experience in persuasive bid writing.
• Ability to guide a diverse team through the bid process.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of bid creation, management and submission.
• Manage proposals and presentations, including bid writing standards.
• Track and manage progress of the bid through the Compliance Matrix.

Skills

Bid management

Persuasive bid writing

Project management

Creative strategic thinking

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

e-tendering software

Job description

A leading UK hospitality company is seeking a Proposal Manager to join their team within The Creative Lab. This role involves managing the creation and submission of complex bid proposals across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance and compelling messaging. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading bid activities, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to build relationships across teams. Flexibility for travel is required, along with a creative strategic mindset to drive winning client solutions.