Alternatively, Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
Job Description:
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
We are looking for a Bids Assistant Manager to join our busy bids and proposal team within our Financial Services department. You will manage the bids process, from the initial kick-off meeting right through to the interview stage. You will be responsible for driving the bid process, ensuring all deadlines are met. You will have the opportunity to develop creative and innovative ways to make the response compelling and insightful. You should have experience of leading strategy meetings, content creation and working on design.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a Bids Assistant Manager within our Financial Services team:
- You will be required to support the Financial Services team with the creation of proposals in response to RFPs or direct client requests and any subsequent documents required for the interview stage
- You will be expected to work on large and often complex bids and proposals
- You will project manage the proposal process, engaging with senior stakeholders and meeting deadlines
- You will be expected to design and create PowerPoint documents that are visually strong and meet our brand requirements
- You will review proposal documents to ensure high quality, accurate content and correct branding
- You will also support the bids team with the upkeep of the proposal content library and the creation of new content as and when required
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a Bids Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need experience in a similar Bids/Proposals role, and to be confident managing a large number of proposals. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of MS PowerPoint and knowledge of other MS office tools
- Experience of holding/running meetings with senior team members (Partners, Director etc)
- Well organised, methodical with a keen eye for detail
- Strong communication skills and excellent proof-reading capabilities
- Ideally from a financial services background
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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