Strategic Proposals Leader — Hybrid & Growth

Tempest Jones Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services consultancy is seeking a Strategic Head of Proposals to lead their national bids team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior proposals role within consultancy, capable of guiding transformative processes and ensuring high-quality outputs. This leadership position offers significant influence over the company's strategic growth and culture, along with attractive benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteer days

Holistic wellbeing package

Flexible working arrangements

Tailored career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior proposals or bids leadership role within the professional services, consultancy or built environment sectors.
• Strong understanding of proposal best practice and client-centric storytelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national proposals and bids team and set direction and standards.
• Develop and implement an integrated proposals strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership and coaching on major pursuits.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial instinct

Team leadership

Proposal best practice

Client-centric storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Job description

A professional services consultancy is seeking a Strategic Head of Proposals to lead their national bids team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior proposals role within consultancy, capable of guiding transformative processes and ensuring high-quality outputs. This leadership position offers significant influence over the company's strategic growth and culture, along with attractive benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.