Proposal Lead

Carter Murray; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a skilled individual for a nine-month fixed-term contract focused on enhancing proposal and bid development processes. The role involves establishing frameworks, improving technology use, and assisting in proposal creation, all aimed at increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and experience in a bid function within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid/proposal function within a professional service.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish standardized frameworks to optimize proposal development.
• Integrate new tools with existing systems for improved efficiency.
• Assist partners and consultants in proposal creation and logistics.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Tools

SharePoint

Netsuite

AI Tools

Job description

Carter Murray is excited be partnering with a global consultancy. This nine-month fixed term contract focuses on improving proposal and bid development by creating a standardised framework, streamlining access to key materials, and integrating tools and technology for efficiency. The successful candidate will also support senior stakeholders in refining bid strategies to enhance outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish standardised frameworks to optimize proposal development and improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to enhance technology use, integrating new tools alongside existing systems like Netsuite and SharePoint to streamline processes and improve output quality.
• Explore AI-driven solutions to refine proposal development, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist partners and consultants in proposal creation, coordinating logistics such as clarification queries, deadline tracking, information gathering, credential selection, document drafting, proofreading, and final submission.
• Maintain and update the proposal development SharePoint site, ensuring content remains current, accessible, and serving as a key resource for inquiries.
• Manage assignment close processes, ensuring timely updates to the proposal library, CVs, consultant experience records, and RFP FAQs, while maintaining proper categorization and accessibility.

Key Attributes Required:

• Experience of working in a bid/proposal function within a professional service
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail
• A self-starter; enthusiastic and motivated
• Experience with SharePoint, Netsuite, and AI tools

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.