Proposition Coordinator

Veolia; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Proposal Manager to oversee comprehensive proposal development and management. The role involves leading the proposal lifecycle, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, project management experience, and a proactive approach to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Free onsite gym

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English, including proofreading and editing.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Understanding of the UK procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full proposal lifecycle from RFP receipt through final submission.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop winning strategies.
• Create compelling proposal content that aligns with customer requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Google systems

Proposal software tools

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 depending on experience plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: flexible hybrid working in Cannock, WS11 8JP




When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.




What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Facilities include a free onsite gym, parking, and a subsidised restaurant
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing:

The role primarily focuses on comprehensive proposal development and management, where you'll lead the end-to-end process, coordinate timelines and deliverables, manage document control, and ensure compliance with all requirements and guidelines. You'll be instrumental in maintaining high-quality standards through content creation, professional formatting, thorough quality checks, and final document assembly.

• Lead full proposal lifecycle from RFP receipt through final submission, including timeline management
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (sales, technical, legal) to gather information and develop winning strategies
  
• Create compelling, compliant proposal content that aligns with customer requirements and company brand
  
• Structure and oversee proposal development, ensuring all components meet format requirements and deadlines
  
• Maintain and update the central bid library with reusable content, following proper version control
  
• Build relationships with Business Development leads and subject matter experts
  
• Support proposal writers in developing high-quality content and responses
  
• Manage quality control processes while meeting tight deadlines
  

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficiency in English, including proofreading and editing.
  
• Project management experience.
  
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  
• Attention to detail, ability to read and review tender documentation.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Understanding of the UK procurement environment.
  
• Proactive approach and initiative.
  
• Experience with Google systems, Salesforce CRM, and proposal software tools.
  
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.