Proposal and Enablement Manager

Are you an experienced proposals or business development professional who enjoys bringing people together, managing deadlines and getting things over the line? Do you have a competitive drive and enjoy helping teams win new business?

We're looking for a Proposal and Enablement Manager to join our growing MBDC team. You'll play a key role across two important areas of the Group's commercial activity: managing proposals and pitches, and supporting the delivery of our Group-wide commercial enablement programme.

You'll work closely with client facing team members, MBDC colleagues and the Group Chief Growth Officer, supporting the delivery of the enablement programme whilst making sure proposals are well managed, compelling and delivered on time.

This is a hands‑on management role where you will manage team members supporting lead generation, but you'll also be expected to roll up your sleeves and get involved in the work yourself.

You’ll create, manage and coordinate proposals and pitches from the initial opportunity through to submission and follow‑up. You’ll work with fee earners and MBDC colleagues to develop strong, client‑focused proposals and make sure everyone knows what needs to happen and when.

You’ll be responsible for keeping proposals moving, managing deadlines and making sure high‑quality submissions get out of the door on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating proposals and pitches from initial opportunity through to submission and follow‑up
• Working with fee earners and MBDC colleagues to develop clear, compelling and client‑focused proposal content
• Coordinating proposal timelines, responsibilities and deadlines
• Drafting, developing, reviewing and challenging proposal content
• Supporting pitch preparation, including presentations, messaging and pitch team coordination
• Maintaining and improving proposal templates, credentials, case studies and knowledge libraries
• Tracking proposal activity, outcomes and win rates to identify opportunities for improvement
• Supporting the wider MBDC team with activity that helps convert opportunities into pipeline and revenue

You’ll also support the Group Chief Growth Officer with the delivery of Kinbrook's Group‑wide commercial enablement programme.

You’ll help turn agreed commercial priorities into practical activity, coordinating initiatives, training and resources and making sure actions are followed through. You’ll work with MBDC leaders and client facing team members to help build capability and maintain momentum across the Group.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the Group MBDC training and enablement calendar
• Supporting the delivery of Group‑wide commercial enablement initiatives
• Developing and maintaining practical tools, materials and resources to support fee earners
• Coordinating actions arising from enablement meetings and ensuring clear ownership and follow‑up
• Supporting communication with the Group's Builder and Contributor communities
• Coordinating the annual individual marketing, business development and communications planning process across the enablement groups
• Tracking progress against agreed actions and milestones and highlighting any blockers
• Supporting measurement of participation, engagement and outcomes to help improve future activity

We're looking for someone who combines strong proposal and project management skills with some people management experience and a practical, hands‑on approach.

You’ll be organised and comfortable managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders ’ll be supportive and responsive when things change, but also proactive enough to spot what needs doing before someone asks.

You’ll enjoy working with people and will be comfortable supporting client facing team members and senior stakeholders, but you won’t be afraid to get stuck into the detail yourself. We're looking for someone who enjoys both doing the work and coordinating others to get it done.

Ideally you’ll have:

• Experience in proposals, bids, business development or a similar commercial role
• Experience managing or coordinating proposals through to submission
• Excellent written…