Manager, Strategic Proposals

Manager, Strategic Proposals – White providing advice and support on smaller local practice/office proposals led by other Business Development teams. Bringing original thought and creativity to pitches, working with partners to formulate a bespoke offer, and creating high‑quality, original content. Ensuring appropriate engagement of key stakeholders across the firm, including BD, Pricing, Practice Solutions, Office of the General Counsel, and Knowledge to ensure the client receives the best proposal from White working with colleagues to conduct pitch feedback reviews with the client and producing summaries of the feedback received. Supporting post‑win implementation through effective hand‑over to the mobilization team. Best Practice and Proposals Infrastructure Taking ownership of and actively championing the proposal process, including proposal evaluation and feedback to instil best practice and drive improvement. Adhering to all processes properly, including maintaining appropriate opportunity records and following up on results. Being a role model for others to follow. Taking an active interest in the development of members of the central BD team that support proposals, delegating effectively and providing guidance, coaching and feedback. Supporting the delivery of pitch training for BD teams. Ensuring general boilerplate content in the firm’s proposal generator is current, relevant and in approved style. Knowledge and experience of proposal software is desirable. Contributing to departmental and/or global projects or initiatives as required. Qualifications and Skills Graduate with at least three years’ relevant business development experience in a professional services firm. Experience in professional or financial services, or a similar role at a large corporation. Confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders and working autonomously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels. Strong proficiency in systems and databases, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM applications. Flexibility, commitment and enthusiasm. High attention to detail. Influencing and negotiating skills. Team player with a client‑focused approach. Creative and strategic mindset, with initiative and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. What We Offer When you join us, you’ll be working directly with partners, business leaders and many other inspiring colleagues across our global network of offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and development opportunities that will help you achieve your potential. We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a Business Development professional, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages. Benefits Private medical insurance Pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5% Yearly wellbeing fund Income protection Life insurance Critical illness insurance Private GP services Travel insurance Dental coverage Cycle to work Holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment) Location and Reporting This role is based in London and reports into the Associate Director, Global Proposals, Business Development. Our standard office hours are 09:30‑18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week. Equal Opportunity Statement White