Bids & Proposals Manager driving revenue growth at Gravita, a tech-enabled accounting firm for SMEs. Leading the end-to-end bid process with focus on Audit and Tax opportunities.
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of bids—from qualification and kick‑off through to submission and post bid review
Work with partners and service line leaders to scope client requirements and tailor win themes accordingly
Develop, write, and edit high‑quality proposal content that clearly articulates our firm’s brand story, culture, expertise and track record
Effectively manage the bid timeline to ensure timely submissions, ensuring appropriate review time with key stakeholders
Create and maintain a high quality and efficient bids and proposals infrastructure, including: CVs, case studies, client referees and testimonials, standard responses, and boilerplate text
Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and regulatory requirements relevant to the markets we serve
Conduct quality reviews and proofing to ensure clarity, accuracy, and competitiveness
Develop best in class ‘self-serve’ materials to enable fee earners to efficiently produce quality responses to fee quotes and non-competitive tender opportunities
Facilitate workshops and bid kick‑off meetings to align internal stakeholders on strategy and responsibilities
Work closely with partners and technical specialists to extract insights and turn them into client‑friendly proposal narratives
Provide coaching and support for pitch presentations; from ‘dry runs’ to messaging, story flow, and articulating value propositions
Integrate a robust approach to improving skills and confidence of our fee earners in pitch situations
Analyze bid performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Conduct win/loss reviews and share insights with senior leadership to enhance future bid strategies
Monitor competitor positioning, industry trends, and procurement behaviours relevant to our market
Requirements
Proven experience in managing bids and proposals within professional services—preferably within non Big 4 accountancy firms
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and persuasively
Excellent project management capabilities, including multitasking, prioritisation, and managing tight deadlines
A solid understanding of UK procurement processes, including frameworks, RFPs, ITTs, and public sector tender requirements
Ability to influence and build strong relationships at partner and senior leadership levels
High attention to detail with exceptional document production and formatting skills
Familiarity with sales and CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Dynamics, or HubSpot
Benefits
Flexible working and happy employees
Extraordinary development support for a firm of our size
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