Bid Manager

Please note: This is a 12-18 month fixed term contract. Are you an experienced Bid Manager and thrive in a fast-moving environment? Are you keen to work for a globally recognised specialist in the with pension and retirement ? If so, then why not come to join us here at Aon as a Bid Manager.Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we craft decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like Working within a busy, focused and collaborative team your key tasks will include:

• Coordinating and facilitating all aspects of the bid process including Requests for Proposals and client presentations. Working with collaborators to understand and develop win strategies.
• Balancing multiple bids and ensuring their timely delivery.
• Sourcing information from the business, understanding and articulating value, working closely with Creative Design teams to develop visual concept and messaging for RFPs and client pitches.
• Editing content for readability, consistency, clarity and brand compliance utilising standard tools and processes.
• Ensuring the end-to-end review of the RFP response prior to submission including conducting own review, handling peer reviews and facilitating overall quality control.
• Responsibility for post-bid reviews to include reviewing content with stakeholders/SMEs to capture updates to content and updating the RFP content library.
• Following Aon policies and all relevant legislation.
The role will also include acting as a partner for at least one sub-solution line which will see you developing strong relationships with key SMEs and stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Updating content via RFP content library/Sharepoint sites, preparation/maintenance of stakeholder self-service RFP materials.
• Updating own technical knowledge of products and services.
• Ensuring the ongoing maintenance of accurate bid content to include updates via post-bid reviews, ability to identify gaps in content, maintaining statistics such as colleague headcounts, biographies, etc.
• Ensuring all bid managers are kept appraised of any changes to the products and services provided by the solution line.
How this opportunity is different This is an exciting opportunity to join Aon and specialise in the delivery of employee benefits bids. You will regularly collaborate with multiple stakeholders in both the UK and EMEA regions and have the opportunity to connect with global bid teams outside your region.Skills and experience that will lead to success
• Organisational skills crucial, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility
• Ability to think creatively, in an unexpected way, not off-the shelf
• Confidence to challenge peers
• Communication skills including a very high level of written English
• Attention to detail, ability to work to timescales, results driven
• Creative and lateral problem solver
• Employee benefits experience desired but not essential
How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #LI-NW1 2552885, Please note: This is a 12-18 month fixed term contract. Are you an experienced Bid Manager and thrive in a fast-moving environment? Are you keen to work for a globally recognised specialist in the with pension and retirement ? If so, then why not come to join us here at Aon as a Bid Manager.Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we craft decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.What the day will look like Working within a busy, focused and collaborative team your key tasks will include:
• Coordinating and facilitating all aspects of the bid process including Requests for Proposals and client presentations. Working with collaborators to understand and develop win strategies.
• Balancing multiple bids and ensuring their timely delivery.
• Sourcing information from the business, understanding and articulating value, working closely with Creative Design teams to develop visual concept and messaging for RFPs and client pitches.
• Editing content for readability, consistency, clarity and brand compliance utilising standard tools and processes.
• Ensuring the end-to-end review of the RFP response prior to submission including conducting own review, handling peer reviews and facilitating overall quality control.
• Responsibility for post-bid reviews to include reviewing content with stakeholders/SMEs to capture updates to content and updating the RFP content library.
• Following Aon policies and all relevant legislation.
The role will also include acting as a partner for at least one sub-solution line which will see you developing strong relationships with key SMEs and stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Updating content via RFP content library/Sharepoint sites, preparation/maintenance of stakeholder self-service RFP materials.
• Updating own technical knowledge of products and services.
• Ensuring the ongoing maintenance of accurate bid content to include updates via post-bid reviews, ability to identify gaps in content, maintaining statistics such as colleague headcounts, biographies, etc.
• Ensuring all bid managers are kept appraised of any changes to the products and services provided by the solution line.
How this opportunity is different This is an exciting opportunity to join Aon and specialise in the delivery of employee benefits bids. You will regularly collaborate with multiple stakeholders in both the UK and EMEA regions and have the opportunity to connect with global bid teams outside your region.Skills and experience that will lead to success
• Organisational skills crucial, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility
• Ability to think creatively, in an unexpected way, not off-the shelf
• Confidence to challenge peers
• Communication skills including a very high level of written English
• Attention to detail, ability to work to timescales, results driven
• Creative and lateral problem solver
• Employee benefits experience desired but not essential
How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #LI-NW1

Are you an experienced Bid Manager and thrive in a fast-moving environment? Are you keen to work for a globally recognised specialist in the with pension and retirement ? If so, then why not come to join us here at Aon as a Bid Manager.,
• Organisational skills crucial, including ability to adapt to changing time pressures/flexibility
• Ability to think creatively, in an unexpected way, not off-the shelf
• Confidence to challenge peers
• Communication skills including a very high level of written English
• Attention to detail, ability to work to timescales, results driven
• Creative and lateral problem solver
• Employee benefits experience desired but not essential
  
  At Aon, we craft decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!