Job Description
jelli is delighted to be working with a global accountancy and business advisory firm which operates in over 18 locations in the UK with over 6,000 employees and is part of a large global network in 167 countries. At the core of this business is its focus on helping people and businesses succeed. This is reflected throughout the organisation where they pride themselves on building an inclusive and empowering culture that encourages people to ‘be themselves’.
What’s it all about?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced bid professional to join the Bids and Pursuits team. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses effectively.
You will be supporting bids within the Global Compliance & Reporting team (part of the Tax offering) and will work day-to-day with the Lead partner and Clients & Markets Director. You will already be experienced in delivering all parts of a bid response but now you will be keen to own and drive the bid process from end to end.
This role is flexible with hybrid working currently in place. You will need to be able to access one of their primary hubs in London, Manchester or Birmingham, and there may be a need to travel to other offices across the UK.
What you will be doing:
* Qualify opportunities: Operate the global ‘Go/No-go process’ & communicate recommendations to local teams regarding outcome of Go/No-go process.
* Own and lead the pursuit or bid process from end-to-end - Design and build the project plan, set up calls and meetings, keep track of work packages and milestones and ensure delivery of the proposal content to agreed timescales.
* Ensure the correct skill sets are leveraged to deliver maximum value and efficiency into the bid process.
* Advise partners and other senior stakeholders on pursuit or bid process based on agreed firmwide best practice.
* Drive delivery against the agreed project plan ensuring RFP requirements are met.
Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business).
* A strong motivation to ‘win’.
* People management skills and experience.
* A good understanding and experience in delivering the ‘end-to-end bid process’.
* The ability to converse comfortably with senior stakeholders.
* Confidence to ask insightful questions to both understand and challenge thinking.
* Strong project management skills.
* A degree/relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential).
What you will get:
* Competitive salary.
* 6% Cash Allowance.
* A company and team where culture and the employee are at the heart of everything they do.
* Supportive, collaborative environment with potential growth opportunities.
That’s not all. Our client understands that everyone is different, so they offer a range of voluntary benefits to suit every lifestyle. The flexible benefits platform means you can choose from a range of tax-efficient options to design a benefit package that best suits you. You can:
* Buy up to ten days’ extra holiday.
* Add on personal accident, dental insurance or travel insurance.
* Enrol in the Bike to Work scheme.
* Enjoy discounts off cinemas, dining, and gyms.
* Receive an interest-free season ticket loan or interest-free graduate loan.
* Take an online health assessment and utilise the employee assistance programme.
jelli Group (and our clients) value a diverse workforce and are committed to supporting and celebrating people’s different abilities, backgrounds, faith, and experiences. Everyone is welcome and supported in their recruitment journey with us.
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to accommodate you fully participating in the recruitment or interview process.
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