Mercer Marsh Benefits – Bid Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our global Commercial Team at Mercer Marsh Benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid role, preferably based in London, with consideration for other UK office locations for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planned and sustained business growth through the successful completion and progression of high-value, complex bids and tenders across new and existing business for Global Benefits Management and Darwin solutions.
• Ensure compliant, engaging, and standout bids are submitted in line with best bid and proposal practices. Bring creativity, exemplary writing and bid management skills.
• Ensure all bid criteria are completed in line with tender instructions and deadlines by managing and motivating subject matter experts.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate bids/tenders; identify learnings and ensure lessons are addressed in future bids/tenders.
• Contribute to the management of the bid library, keeping content current and liaising with subject matter experts as applicable.
• Conduct feedback/lessons learned sessions with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

What you need to have

• Experience in writing and project managing proposals/presentations aligned with client requirements and company branding.
• A customer-focused, innovative approach to win strategy development and storytelling.
• Proven ability to manage high-value bids to a defined process with a track record of timely, quality bids.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to build relationships and influence where required.
• Ability to research/draft responses to proposal questions with subject matter experts.
• Own master documents and handle multiple rounds of edits through to completion.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail; produce high-quality written work under challenging timelines while holding pursuit teams accountable.
• Willingness to embrace AI.
• University degree (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, or communication).

What makes you stand out

• Experience in HR/employee benefits/wellbeing sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Passion for creating standout responses that differentiate proposals and demonstrate understanding of client challenges and goals.
• APMP Foundation level is advantageous but not essential; a demonstrated commitment to extending bid/proposal knowledge is valued.
• Familiarity with QorusDocs, Adobe, and online bid procurement tools (e.g., Ariba).

Why join our team

• Opportunities for professional development, interesting work, and supportive leadership.
• Inclusive culture with collaboration across talented colleagues to create new solutions with real impact.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their objectives. Marsh McLennan advises clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodations, please contact reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, with a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week, with an anchor day identified for team presence.

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