Specialist Proposal Writer

Overview

Manages end‑to‑end RFP submissions, writes proposals and oversees bid materials.

Key Responsibilities

• rfp drafting
• bid management
• process improvement
• pre‑sales research
• baseline management
• quality assurance

Tasks

-Oversee and participate in the development of bid presentations, in coordination with Business Stakeholders and Graphic Design Team. -Develop second-level draft RFP response, after incorporating inputs and feedback from Business Stakeholders. Also write executive summary. -Support on the ongoing collation, updating and delivery of critical business data and other Pursuits materials, including but not limited to baseline, case studies, quotes, organisation charts, imagery, awards, core business statistics. -Work with the Head of the Proposal Centre of Excellence to proactively implement process improvements to ensure higher productivity and increased efficiency levels. Key skills -Undertake pre-sales research, and lead scoping (key issues analysis) exercise with stakeholders to clearly align on deliverables (responsibilities and timelines), key strategic response elements and value propositions that differentiate JLL’s offering. -Support on the management of bid repository for best-in-class materials. Develop, own, and continuously improve materials on the platform, ensuring all content is accurate and current. -Complete first baseline draft RFP response, pulling baselines from proposal databases and baseline libraries. Develop (including editing and re-writing) responses to provide the best suited response. -Develop strong relationships with, and work closely with the Design team to create JLL branded proposals, presentations, and baseline business line templates. -Establish and uphold quality standards and meet SLA metrics. -Manage the completion of RFP submissions (up to 80% complete depending on complexity). End to end project management across the entire pitch lifecycle. -Identify unique questions and responses in completed pitches, and update baselines with new content.

Requirements

• ms office
• postgraduate
• 5+ years
• copywriting
• proposal
• project management

What You Bring

-Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills -Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships virtually -Post-Graduate, with excellent academic credentials -Strong influencing skills to build partnership across different points of the business. -Copywriting experience -Over 5 years of experience in end-to-end proposal management within a professional services firm with substantial experience in proposal writing. -A self-starter with strong project management skills. Ability to balance several projects at once, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. -Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); proficiency in formatting/design will be a plus Employee specification -A talent for writing -Attention to detail with excellent editing, proof reading and quality control capability.

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About Jll

-Founded over 200 years ago, JLL has become a global leader in real estate services and investment management. -With a presence in over 80 countries, JLL offers a wide range of services, including property management, advisory, and capital markets. -JLL manages iconic properties like the Shard in London and works with Fortune 500 companies to optimize real estate portfolios. -The company is known for its innovative solutions in real estate technology and sustainability. -Typical projects include large-scale urban developments, corporate relocations, and infrastructure advisory. -JLL has pioneered the integration of data-driven insights into real estate decision-making. -The company’s expertise spans across diverse sectors, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. -Notable for its long-standing history, JLL continues to shape the global real estate landscape.

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