Senior Proposal Manager (UK/Eur)

Develop proposal storylines, win themes, and section outlines aligned to the defined win strategy. Coordinate visuals and design assets (if needed), including timelines, team structures, and solution illustrations. Develop pitch decks and support presentation teams with orals coaching. Lead or support kick-off calls, clarifying roles, timelines, and submission strategies. Participate in lessons-learned reviews post-submission and contribute to proposal process improvements. Help maintain and enhance a proposal content library, including reusable templates, bios, case studies, and FAQ responses. Support compliance and governance checks, including pricing attachments, contract schedules, or terms review (in collaboration with legal or deal desk). Occasionally, coach or mentor junior proposal writers or freelancers on structure, tone, and timelines. 8+ years' experience managing or coaching complex bids and pursuits in a professional services, consulting, or B2B environment, including large, must-win opportunities. Demonstrable experience coaching and influencing partner- and executive-level stakeholders, including giving direct feedback on strategy, messaging, and presentation delivery. Strong project management and coordination skills; thrives on juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Excellent written English, with the ability to edit, simplify, and tailor content to different client audiences. Other languages a plus. Familiarity with proposal structures, formal RFP responses, and portals like Ariba, Jaggaer, or SAP. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and document formatting best practices. Experience using tools like Responsive, Loopio, and SharePoint.