Proposal Manager

Uniphar Group; Bromley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar Group in Bromley is seeking a Proposal Manager to lead global responses (RFPs, RFIs, ITTs) from intake to delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure client-centred proposals.

The role requires strong writing and editing, exceptional project management, and fluent English; you will manage schedules, maintain templates, and drive quality and compliance across global bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal or bid management.
• Excellent writing, editing, and leadership with English fluency.
• Proven project management in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Experience with CRM, document management, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, MS Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for complex, multi-practice proposals, from intake to delivery and defense.
• Lead teams of subject matter experts, commercial staff, legal, finance, and leadership to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Write, review, and edit pitch documents ensuring clarity, compliance, and persuasive storytelling.
• Maintain proposal schedules, coordinate meetings, and oversee version control and documentation across global teams.
• Ensure rigorous quality control, branding, and alignment with client specifications and best practices.
• Support improvement in proposal practices, including templates and knowledge management.
• Liaise with client contacts for clarification, submission requirements, and bid defense sessions; facilitate negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Writing & Editing

Project Management

Fluent English

Team coordination

English Fluency

Tools

CRM

SharePoint

Teams

MS Dynamics

Job description

Manages the development, coordination, and submission of global proposals (RFPs, RFIs, ITTs), leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, client-centric responses in competitive business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for complex, multi-practice, and multi-jurisdictional proposals, from intake to delivery and defense.
• Convene and lead teams of subject matter experts, commercial staff, legal, finance, and leadership to meet proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Write, review, and edit pitch documents and responses, ensuring clarity, compliance, and persuasive storytelling.
• Maintain proposal schedules, coordinate meetings, and oversee version control and documentation across global teams.
• Ensure rigorous quality control, branding, and alignment with client specifications and organizational best practices.
• Support ongoing improvement in proposal practices, including knowledge and template management, post-mortem reviews, and sharing of best practices.
• Liaise with client contacts for clarification, submission requirements, and bid defense sessions; facilitate effective negotiation handoffs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal or bid management, preferably with a multinational organization.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication, and leadership skills; fluent in English, with additional languages a plus.
• Proven project management experience in fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environments.
• Experience with CRM, document management, and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, MS Dynamics).