Graduate Bid Manager

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Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • HR Tech • Insurance • Consulting
The Role
Support the full lifecycle of insurance proposals and RFP responses, including coordinating content, defining timelines and requirements, tracking project activity, and ensuring timely delivery. The role helps win and retain clients while developing knowledge of Marsh’s services, proposal processes, and commercial environment. It requires strong communication, organization, Microsoft Office skills, teamwork, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Full training and development are provided, with a pathway toward experienced bid management within 24 months.
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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.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Skills Required

  • A 2:1 degree or above, or equivalent qualification
  • Strong interest in developing a career in business, client service, proposals, or insurance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence engaging with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Positive, personable, and professional attitude
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn, develop, and build technical knowledge
  • Strong desire to learn and develop new skills
  • Confidence presenting ideas clearly
  • Excellent PowerPoint skills and ability to create polished professional materials
  • Interest in building a long-term career within Marsh
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and work flexibly
  • Proactive mindset and willingness to go the extra mile

Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
78,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.

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