Marketing & Proposals Manager

Position: Marketing & Proposals Manager
Location: Salford

Following a sustained period of growth over the past five years, we are seeking a Marketing & Proposals Manager to lead our marketing activities and oversee the production of high-quality, compelling client proposals.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing professional who enjoys transforming technical expertise into engaging marketing communications and winning proposals. The role combines responsibility for marketing strategy and brand management with ownership of the proposal process, working closely with technical teams to produce high-quality submissions that support business growth.

Working closely with Directors and colleagues across the business, you will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing initiatives that strengthen the brand, increase engagement and generate new business opportunities. You will also manage the production of proposals, framework submissions and tender responses, ensuring everything produced reflects the professionalism, expertise and quality of the business.

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience and value potential as much as experience. The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and creative, with excellent written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will enjoy collaborating with technical specialists, transforming complex information into engaging marketing content and persuasive proposals that help build long-term client relationships.

The Role

You will develop and deliver the company's marketing plan in support of the wider business development and sales strategy while managing and evolving the company's brand to ensure consistency across all communications and marketing materials. You will create engaging marketing campaigns that increase brand awareness, generate enquiries and support business growth, alongside managing the ongoing development and optimisation of the company website to ensure content remains current, engaging and aligned with SEO best practice.

You will take ownership of the company's social media channels, creating campaigns that showcase projects, people and technical expertise while positioning the business as a recognised leader within its specialist sectors. You will also produce a wide range of marketing collateral, including brochures, capability statements, presentations, case studies, newsletters and client communications, working closely with colleagues to develop technical articles, blogs and thought leadership content.

The role also includes coordinating PR opportunities, award submissions, exhibitions, conferences, networking events and other client engagement activities, while monitoring marketing performance, analysing key metrics and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Alongside the marketing function, you will lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, tender submissions, framework applications and Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) submissions. You will coordinate contributions from technical teams, ensuring submissions are accurate, persuasive and delivered within required deadlines. You will write, edit and proofread proposal content, maintain and continually improve the bid library, proposal templates and supporting documentation, monitor procurement portals for suitable opportunities and support Directors with client presentations, interviews and pitch materials.

You will also contribute to wider business development activities by working closely with Directors to identify opportunities within target sectors, developing client-focused value propositions and sector-specific messaging, maintaining marketing assets for client meetings, supporting CRM management and opportunity tracking, and building strong relationships with colleagues, clients and external partners to support continued business growth.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline, or possess equivalent professional experience. You will have proven experience within a marketing role and demonstrate excellent written communication, copywriting and proofreading skills. Experience producing proposals, bids or other client-facing documentation is essential, alongside strong project management and organisational skills.

You should have experience managing websites, digital marketing initiatives and social media campaigns, together with advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint. You will possess exceptional attention to detail, be able to manage multiple priorities effectively and feel confident collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Experience with in construction, consultancy, surveying, engineering, architecture or the social housing sector would be advantageous, as would knowledge of public sector procurement, framework agreements and tendering processes. Experience using…