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About the Role

The Proposal Advisor plays a crucial role in supporting business development within Frontier’s Public Policy Practice by managing the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals and tenders. This role combines project management, content drafting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and submission of proposals and tenders for the Public Policy Practice, ensuring submissions meet client requirements and deadlines.
Act as project manager for proposal processes, coordinating inputs from consultants and collaborators throughout the bid lifecycle.
Own the administrative and compliance requirements associated with proposals and tenders, ensuring all submission requirements, documentation and portal processes are completed accurately and independently.
Identify and monitor new tender opportunities relevant to the Public Policy Practice and coordinate new project requests within the practice.
Support bid and no bid decision making within the practice by gathering information and coordinating discussions.
Draft high-quality proposal content including experience statements, Social Value responses, pitch documents and presentation materials.
Develop clear and compelling messaging that highlights Frontier’s expertise and value proposition for clients.
Build and maintain relationships with Government Procurement providers to stay on top of processes, systems and innovations.
Monitor submitted proposals and track win and loss outcomes.
Follow up on unsuccessful bids to gather feedback from clients.
Contribute to internal reporting on proposal activity and performance metrics.
Analyse feedback and identify opportunities to improve future proposals.
Share insights with colleagues in the Public Policy Practice to strengthen future bidding activity.
Support the continuous improvement of proposal materials, templates and internal processes.
Identify and take forward opportunities to improve the efficiency of proposal development using AI tools and automation.
Work closely with economists and colleagues across the Business Management Team within the Public Policy Practice to support business development activities.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with Proposal Advisors across practices to share knowledge, align approaches and improve proposal processes across Frontier.
Promote a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in proposal development.
Communicate clearly and openly with colleagues, actively giving and receiving feedback to continuously improve ways of working.

Requirements

Proven experience managing proposals within a professional services environment.
Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong writing and copy editing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Experience working with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborative and proactive approach with a professional and flexible mindset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C2).
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Confidence to contribute ideas and challenge constructively where appropriate.
Interest in the public policy sector or willingness to develop sector knowledge.
Interest in AI tools.
Additional European language (C1/2 in French, German, or Spanish) is desirable.
Knowledge of the economic consulting market is desirable.
Recognised marketing or business development qualification is desirable.
Familiarity with the UK Government’s Social Value model for tenders is desirable.

Skills

Project management
Content drafting
Coordination
Stakeholder engagement
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Managing multiple opportunities
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Writing
Copy editing
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
AI tools
Business development
Proposal management
Tender management
Communication

Location

Amsterdam
Berlin
Brussels
Cologne
Dublin
London
Madrid
Paris
Prague

Work Type

Hybrid Working

Experience Level

Mid-level

Benefits

Employee-owned company
28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of holiday per year
Enhanced parental pay (26 weeks full pay for primary carers, 10 weeks full pay for partners)
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities
Career Development Reviews with a dedicated Mentor
Private Health Insurance (Bupa) with optional family coverage
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Income Protection Insurance
Life Insurance
Opportunities for cross-office travel and secondments

About the Company

Frontier Economics is an economics consultancy that tackles complex challenges for governments, businesses, and society.
The company has grown rapidly over 27 years and has approximately 500 staff across nine European offices.
Frontier is employee-owned with a strong culture of openness and engagement.
The Public Policy Practice applies rigorous economic analysis to policy challenges in areas like health, education, and labour markets.
Frontier uses AI to enhance the efficiency of Business Management Teams and support high-quality work.

Equal Opportunity

Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
The company is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and ensuring everyone has an equal chance to join and progress their career.