Senior Bid Manager

Senior Bid Manager – London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Bid Manager to join our Global Commercial Team at Mercer Marsh Benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid working role that preferably will be based in London, but we are able to consider other UK office locations for the right candidate.

• Contribute to planned and sustained business growth through the successful completion and progression of high-value, complex bids and tenders across new and existing business for our Global Benefits Management and Darwin solutions.
• Ensure compliant, engaging and standout bids are submitted, in line with best bid and proposal practices; we’re looking for someone who’s creative, with exemplary writing and bid management skills.
• Ensure that all aspects of the bid criteria are completed in line with tender instructions and achieving tender deadlines by managing and motivating subject matter experts in the business effectively.
• Monitor, review and evaluate bids/tenders proactively, identify learning from all submitted bids and ensure that lessons are addressed and reflected in future bids/tenders.
• Contribute to the management of the bid library, ensuring that all content is kept current and liaising with subject matter experts where applicable.
• Conduct feedback/lessons learned sessions with a variety of stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

• A minimum of 7+ years’ experience in writing and project managing proposals/presentations, aligned with client requirements and company branding.
• A customer-focused, innovative approach to win strategy development and storytelling.
• Demonstrable ability to manage high-value bids to a defined process with a track record of delivering quality bids in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to build relationships and influence where required.
• Research/draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion.
• Evidence of analytical skills and a good eye for detail; producing appropriate, accurate, high quality written work within challenging work limits while holding pursuit teams accountable.
• A willingness and desire to embrace AI.
• University Degree (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication).

• Experience with in the HR/employee benefits/wellbeing sector is advantageous, but not essential.
• A passion for creating standout responses that will truly differentiate our proposal for our clients, demonstration understanding of their business challenges and goals.
• Accredited to APMP Foundation level will be advantageous, but not essential; having a demonstrable interest and connection to furthering your skills and understanding the broader bid and proposal field is important – we’re an innovative team who are always looking to improve, in line with best practices.
• Familiarity with Qorus Docs, Adobe and online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba).

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses:
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