Proposals Manager

Assistant Proposals Manager

Are you an organised and creative proposals professional looking to further develop your career in work winning? We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Assistant Proposals Manager to support the development of high-quality submissions that help us win exciting interiors construction projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Working as part of our Proposals team, you'll collaborate with Project Managers (Proposals), Proposals Managers, project teams and subject matter experts to coordinate content and contributions across multiple bids. You'll help keep information, contributors and deadlines on track from early opportunity research through to submission.

Working flexibly from home and from our office opposite the Old Bailey in central London, you'll have experience in a bid, proposals or work winning environment - perhaps as aBid Coordinator, Bid Writer, Bid Assistant, Proposals Coordinator or in a similar role. You'll have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, work to tight deadlines and produce clear, accurate and engaging content. Microsoft Office experience is essential, with Adobe InDesign or wider Adobe Suite experience desirable.

As the successful Assistant Proposals Manager, you'll be a key point of contact for proposal content, coordinating timely responses from across the business and supporting the production of consistent, high-quality submissions. You'll also support opportunity research, manage relevant portals and work with colleagues in graphic design to coordinate the presentation of our bids.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a bid, proposals or work winning environment.
• Strong organisation and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience of coordinating content and contributions from a range of internal stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, with good attention to detail.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.

• Experience of Adobe InDesign or the wider Adobe Suite.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or APMP membership or certification.

Personal Qualities

• Be a collaborative team player who builds positive relationships.
• Take ownership for coordinating activity and keeping work on track.
• Prioritise and plan effectively to deliver agreed objectives.
• Present information clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Identify customer needs and expectations and strive to deliver them.
• Be proactive in seeking information, support and practical solutions.
• Set high standards for the quality and accuracy of your work.

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.