About this Graduate Bid Manager role at Marsh
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Graduate Bid Manager
IMPACT is a dedicated team of proposal specialists within Marsh, helping the business win new clients and retain existing ones. We work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing the full lifecycle of a wide range of insurance reviews and RfPs to deliver compelling proposals that support Marsh’s growth and help us deliver the best of Marsh to our clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is looking to start a career in a professional, client-focused environment. No previous insurance or proposal experience is required — full training and development will be provided and over time, you will build the technical knowledge, commercial understanding and confidence needed to progress into a more experienced bid management role.
What can you expect:
The opportunity to join a highly successful team working across a range of industry sectors with some of the UK’s best-known companies.
A team that values strong project management, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Exposure to colleagues across Marsh
Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
A clear development pathway to grow into a more experienced bid management role within the next 24 months.
We will count on you to:
Support the creation and coordination of bespoke insurance proposals and RfP responses for major clients and prospects.
Help Marsh win new business and retain existing clients by producing high-quality, compelling proposal content.
Work with teams across Marsh to help define project scope, timelines, and requirements, supporting delivery through to completion.
Help manage project activity, ensuring tasks are tracked and progressed in a timely and accurate manner.
Contribute ideas, ask questions, and support the team in identifying better ways of working.
Develop a strong understanding of Marsh’s services, clients, and proposal process over time.
Be an active and reliable member of a high-performing team, helping ensure clients and prospects receive the best of Marsh.
What you need to have:
2:1 degree or above (or equivalent), with a strong interest in developing a career in business, client service, proposals, or insurance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks.
A positive, personable, and professional attitude.
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn, develop, and build technical knowledge over time.
What makes you stand out:
A strong desire to learn and develop new skills.
Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas clearly.
Excellent PowerPoint skills and an ability to create polished, professional materials.
An interest in building a long-term career within Marsh.
The ability to stay calm under pressure and work flexibly when needed.
A proactive mindset and willingness to go the extra mile
Why join our team:
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.