Bid Manager

We are looking for dynamic and detail-oriented Bid Manager to join the DC Bid team. This key role involves managing proposals for new and existing clients ensuring submissions are compelling accurate and timely. The candidate will handle follow-up questions support pitches and site visits and manage other new business processes.

Along with the core accountabilities Bid Managers are expected to contribute to projects for the continuous improvement of the Bid Management Team.

This is a 14-month fixed term contract. 

What youll be doing:

• Managing the endtoend development and execution of proposals for new and existing clients including responding to followup queries and completing EBC and publication surveys
• Reviewing and qualityassuring team outputs to ensure key messages clearly articulate the value of the proposition
• Partnering with the Content Manager to maintain and enhance the central content repository and standard proposal materials including conducting postRFP reviews and implementing updates
• Supporting pitch teams in preparing for client presentations and site visits to ensure consistent highquality delivery
• Handling and implementing client pricing requests including managing followups with nonstrategic accounts
• Overseeing the team mailbox and responding promptly to general enquiries while maintaining service standards
• Driving continuous improvement by contributing to processenhancement initiatives developing new materials to address content gaps strengthening internal and external relationships deepening product knowledge and tracking industry and technology developments to assess business impact
• Ensuring customers receive clear appropriate information on all relevant products discussed implementing the distribution strategy for the target market monitoring sales alignment and identifying and escalating any activity outside the defined target market

Who were looking for:

• High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to create compelling communications
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships across the business and external stakeholders
• Ability to critique and give constructive feedback on the work of colleagues
• A working knowledge of industry trends and market competitors
• Ability to work well and thrive under pressure with high level of resilience
• Experience of either pensions administration investment management and or RFP/bid writing is preferable 

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time