Bid Excellence and Proposition Lead

Bid Excellence and Proposition Lead Department: Sales & Marketing Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London, UK Description About us We're Transform. Transform is a fresh alternative to Big Consulting. As an end-to-end transformation partner, we define, design, build and operate systems that solve our clients’ toughest challenges and seize their biggest opportunities. That often means combining strategy, data, AI, technology, and change management. Sometimes we manage and operate the systems we create; other times, we hand it over for the client to run – standing by to make improvements when things change. It all comes down to making an impact: improving lives, supporting citizens, streamlining workflows, and making the world a better place. We specialise in public sector and public-facing organisations—from government agencies and local authorities to energy, utilities, transportation and healthcare. We also work for some of the world’s most dynamic brands across automotive, retail, financial services, and consumer goods. In 2024, Transform acquired Cadence Innova, the UK’s leading public sector change consultancy. The result is a fresh kind of partner: together, we’re able to deliver change from the very first ideas through to deployment—building on our deep relationships at every level of government. We're part of the Next 15 group, a multi-national organisation spanning over 25 brands. We combine the financial robustness and breadth of services of a large organisation, with the nimbleness and innovation of a smaller brand. If you are keen to help us build the workforce of the future, we should talk. We’re all in! That's what gets us out of bed every day. We hope you feel the same. Role purpose: The Bid Excellence and Proposition Lead is a hands-on, day-to-day operator responsible for delivering high-quality, compelling propositions across Transform’s public sector bids. Reporting to the Managing Director of Sales & Marketing, this role works closely alongside the Head of Bid Quality & Assurance (Advisory). The role plays a central part in developing win themes, shaping narratives and facilitating storyboard and solution design sessions — sometimes independently and sometimes in partnership with the Head — with a clear emphasis on learning, progression and continuous improvement of bid craft. Key Responsibilities Proposition Development, Win Themes & Storyboarding Lead the day-to-day development of bid propositions, win themes and narrative structure across live bids. Coordinate and facilitate storyboard, win-theme and solution design workshops. Co-facilitate sessions led by the Head of Bid Quality & Assurance (Advisory), supporting session flow and capturing insight to aid learning. Progressively lead sessions independently, applying best practice and feedback. Translate complex technical and functional inputs into clear, persuasive, evidence-based responses. Coaching, Feedback & Capability Building Support bid writers and SMEs through hands-on guidance, structured feedback and iteration. Actively seek feedback to deepen skills in bid craft, facilitation and narrative strategy. Bid Quality & Governance (Operational) Apply established bid quality standards and review processes across live bids. Prepare bids for senior advisory and leadership review. Track actions and improvements arising from feedback cycles. Escalate risks or gaps appropriately without owning final assurance or sign-off. Knowledge Management, Social Value & AI Own and maintain bid knowledge libraries including case studies, proof points and metrics. Embed social impact, DEI and cultural fit into propositions using robust evidence. Support the practical application of AI and technology within bid development. Insights & Continuous Improvement Facilitate lessons learned following bid submissions and outcomes. Analyse feedback and performance trends to inform improvements. Share insights and recommendations with Sales & Marketing leadership and the Head of Bid Quality & Assurance (Advisory). Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Experience in UK public sector bidding and tendering. Strong written communication and storytelling capability. Understanding of procurement processes and evaluation criteria. Confidence facilitating workshops and working with senior stakeholders. Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to work at pace. Desirable: APMP qualification or exposure to evaluation panels. About us and our benefits Our culture is built on: Being one team; looking out for each other as a team The world never stops changing and we’ll never stop learning Infinity & Beyond; we’re crazy ambitious, not afraid to fail along the way (it’s just falling with style) Integrity is everything; we’re honest with each other and with our clients Diversity is our superpower; everyone’s story is different, and we celebrate differences We’re all in; we take on tough, complex challenges with lots of moving parts and we’re committed to the work, our clients and each other Our benefits include: Holiday entitlement, 28 days with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days Day off (on or in the week of) your birthday Pension eligibility, up to 5% matched contributions Private healthcare Life assurance Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity and shared parental leave Cycle to work & electric car schemes Gym & retail discounts Regular social events/activities A range of other benefits from our flexible benefits package At Transform we believe in a culture of inclusivity, we celebrate difference and believe that diversity makes our business more relevant, our work more meaningful and our people more empowered. We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we actively seek applications from all ethnicities, orientations, beliefs, gender identities + those with neurodiverse traits and disabilities. We want you to have the best opportunity to show us who you are and what you can do. Please do let us know if you need any adjustments now or at any point in the recruitment process. If this sounds like you, please get in touch to discuss in more detail. Use of AI in CV and Interviews Whilst we are a technology company and promote using AI the right and ethical way, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. To ensure fairness and accuracy in assessing your skills and experience, we kindly request that you refrain from using AI-assisted tools to generate answers during interviews or enhancing your CV. We are looking for genuine insights into your abilities, experiences, and personality. Any misrepresentation through AI-generated content may impact our ability to make an informed decision. We look forward to getting to know the real you!