Pursuit Manager - 12 Month FTC

The KPMG Pursuits function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from across the UK, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise. KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We’ve supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We’ve proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

As part of our Advisory Sales Enablement team, you’ll be supporting teams across KPMG through the end-to-end process of winning work. We help with everything from identifying client issues and positioning KPMG through to producing exciting proposal documents and compelling pitches. You’ll be working with the most senior and influential stakeholders from across the firm on a daily basis, building relationships, networking and growing your knowledge at the same time. We come together as a team to sell the newest, most innovative tools and solutions to the biggest organisations in the world. Our work gives KPMG the edge to win in a competitive, crowded market.

The role of Pursuit Manager is to establish and manage the pursuit process to support the pursuit team and Lead Partner and provide writing expertise. This position will manage significant pursuits across advisory (and often more than one at the same time).

What will you be doing?

• You will be expected to provide advice and some challenge across all major elements of the pursuit process including maintaining action plans, developing pursuit timelines with key milestones, supporting and developing the client contact plan, proposal design and production, attend value proposition and win themes sessions, political analysis & story-boarding sessions, providing first drafts of non-technical content and quality checks.
• The Pursuit Manager will have sound knowledge of the pursuit sales methodology across all stages of the pursuit process and implement pursuit best practice.
• You will be responsible for communicating timelines, milestones and responsibilities throughout the pursuit to ensure completion.

What will you need to do it?

• Significant experience in pursuit project management role and a track record of being critical to winning business opportunities.
• A deep understanding of the pursuit process and the ability to leverage relevant prior learnings and experience.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise, set and meet deadlines.
• Experience of writing/editing bids or business communications.
• Creative skills and the ability to express them in writing and verbally.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop trusted working relationships with the most senior people across the firm.
• Very strong organisation skills, initiative and proactive approach.
• Ability to work under pressure, show determination and persistence and take a pragmatic approach.
• Resilient and aptitude to be a critical member of a committed, focused team.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Desire to learn and explore new and innovative ways to develop yourself and the future of the team.

To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Canary Wharf, Manchester. With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.