Proposal Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Proposal Specialist to become a vital part of our Social Sector team within the Contracts Division. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality, compliant proposals that align with our organizational standards. This is a newly established, full-time position with flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing and tailoring high-quality proposal responses aimed at securing business opportunities within the Social Sector Contracts team.
  • Preparing comprehensive responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and case studies.
  • Articulating win themes effectively to meet or surpass client expectations.
  • Overseeing the overall submission process and re-tendering of frameworks.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across the Social Sector Contract team.
  • Providing support to the business development team as required, in alignment with business objectives, and managing ad-hoc projects.
  • Reviewing and revising existing pre-written content as necessary.
  • Collecting, assessing, and refining information from subject matter experts.
  • Ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in responding to tenders and proposal writing.
  • Proven track record in planning, compiling, and delivering compliant proposals.
  • Experience in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.
  • Ability to write customized proposal responses to tenders.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Comfortable working autonomously.
  • Detail-oriented with a conscientious approach.
  • Self-driven and highly organized.
  • Excellent communication skills to foster relationships at all levels.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary along with an annual company bonus.
  • Comprehensive pension scheme with company contributions of up to 12%.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
  • Complimentary onsite parking when working in the office.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Recognition through exceptional reward and recognition events.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery stands as the leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK, offering a vast array of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe and a workforce exceeding 12,000, we achieved sales of over £2 billion last year and are committed to ambitious growth.

Joining us means becoming part of a prestigious organization recognized for excellence in the workplace, as noted in the Best Big Companies to Work For.



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