Bids & Pursuits Executive - Financial Services

Experience: 1-3 years Location: London

Are you a sharp writer with a talent for turning complex ideas into compelling, client focused proposals? Join a fast paced Bids & Pursuits team where you'll shape winning strategies and deliver standout submissions across the Financial Services sector.

• Lead and support end to end bids from qualification to submission, presentations and aftercare.
• Work with stakeholders to define win themes and pursuit strategies.
• Draft, edit and refine high quality proposal content.
• Turn technical information into clear, persuasive messaging.
• Create and enhance visual elements such as diagrams and value propositions.
• Support bid tools, content libraries and pitch technology.
• Analyse bid performance to spot trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion best practice across bids and pursuits.

• 1 - 3 years bid, pursuit or proposal experience (professional services or similar).
• Proven ability contributing to successful, strategic bids.
• Strong writing, editing and story building skills.
• Excellent organisation and project management able to juggle multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and comfort working with senior stakeholders.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive, self motivated and collaborative mindset.
• Degree (English/arts/humanities preferred) or equivalent experience.

• APMP/Shipley qualification.
• Experience with bid libraries, pitch automation or SharePoint.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.

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