Digital Bid & Content Manager

Job Description

More than you expected Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. Were a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the worldwe bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. Thats Grant Thornton. Digital Bid & Content Manager Location: UK wide, hybrid working but with occasional travel to London NEW GROUND WONT BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.Grant Thorntons Financial Services Group (FSG) provides the advice necessary to help clients with advice, assurance and implementation support for Data, Regulatory & Financial Technology Solutions (RegTech) and Digital areas.The Digital, RegTech & Data Team is a group high-calibre individuals with direct Financial Services sector experience linked to the leverage of Technology and Data in support of the Business. We work across a number of exciting areas including AI, ESG andBig Data.Our professionals deliver objective, value-added solutions that will enable clients to implement sound organisational strategies, increase data & technological capabilities and improve their business, platform, end client and operational effectiveness andefficiency.Were happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, well support you to balance your work and life.A look into the role As a Digital Bid & Content Manager within our Digital, RegTech & Data Team, you will:

• Be responsible for producing Quality Bids in response to RFPs, RFIs and RFQs from potential clients
• You will be working with various Business Development Directors and in tandem with our current Bid Content Team
• Youll be responsible for owning clear communication decisions, working to a corporate-editorial brand and tone with ease and able to tailor every bid you meet
• Creativity is welcome and wont be drowned out: were excited to welcome a curious, imaginative thinker
• Demonstrating flexibility to numerous requests for changes and improvements to our bids.
• Get well acquainted with bid procedures, governance, and processes
• Represent Grant Thornton and attend occasional trade fairs, in-person meetings with solution vendors and client meetings
• Act as a mentor to the Bid coordinators on guiding writing processes
• Maintaining and enhancing a comprehensive bid library providing easy access to high quality subject matter and reference file of past submissions

Knowing youre right for us Joining us as a Digital Bid & Content Manager, the minimum criteria is prior experience of working in a professional services environment where the Business produce bespoke tenders in response to client driven bidding processes.You should also have a strong Data and Digital background where you have provided Data Strategy and Digital and Data Analytics services.It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but dont worry if you dont tick every box, well help you develop along the way.

• An excellent communicator and demonstrate creativity in writing with a high attention to detail with excellent editing and proofing ability
• Must be a self-starter, able to quickly learn tools, processes and about who Grant Thornton are and more specifically the role and aspirations of the GT Digital, RegTech and Data Team
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot independently
• Proven bid team involvement, industry knowledge is a plus
• Must have the ability to manage escalations and independently collaborate

In addition, it would be an advantage if you can demonstrate effective bid writing skills based on a strong FS sector understanding. Ideally, with a good understanding and appreciation of what digital & data means to the financial services sector at thistime with so much of decision-making being data driven and digital being the underpinning of the modern economy.Knowing were right for youEmbracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respectour colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.Our open and accessible culture means youll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. Thats why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursueyour passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people youre with outside of work matter, thats why were happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and well always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, youll be giving back to society. Its that drive to do the right thing that runs throughour every move, grounded in our CLEARR valuesCollaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.Were looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do whats right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. Its how it should be.#GTRO #LI-JJ1