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About the Role

This role is responsible for securing Gallagher's largest and most complex new business and retention opportunities across its Specialty divisions. You will partner with senior leaders, producers, and subject matter experts to develop winning strategies, lead high-profile pursuits, and drive best-in-class bid management practices. The Strategic Bid Management Team (SBMT) leads Gallagher's most important business development and retention opportunities, working on high-value, strategically significant pursuits.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Gallagher's most complex and high-value Specialty bids and retentions from qualification through to submission and outcome.
Develop and implement pursuit strategies, win themes and compelling client-focused messaging.
Establish robust bid plans, governance structures and delivery timelines, ensuring projects remain on track and risks are proactively managed.
Facilitate strategy workshops, kick-offs, review sessions and stakeholder meetings.
Partner with producers, client teams and subject matter experts to develop compelling and differentiated propositions.
Manage executive reviews, approvals and final submissions to the highest quality standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and internal governance requirements.
Monitor bid pipeline activity, resource demand and delivery priorities across multiple concurrent opportunities.
Lead post-bid reviews and lessons learned activities to drive continuous improvement.
Coach and mentor Bid Managers and wider stakeholders, helping to raise capability across the function.
Support innovation initiatives and the adoption of digital and AI-enabled bid management tools and processes.

Requirements

Bid Management experience within Insurance, ideally Specialty Lines
Calm and resilient under pressure.
Commercially minded and focused on activities that drive results.
A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across the business.
Highly organised and disciplined in managing competing priorities.
A confident communicator who brings clarity, structure and momentum to complex projects.
Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering an exceptional stakeholder experience.

Work Type

full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

About the Company

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.
You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met.
Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.
Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust.
You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing.
We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.
If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Equal Opportunity

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)