Graduate Bid Manager

The IMPACT team at Marsh comprises dedicated proposal specialists who manage the full lifecycle of insurance reviews and Requests for Proposals (RfPs). We deliver compelling proposals to support Marsh’s growth and client retention.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to start a career in a professional, client-focused environment. Full training and development will be provided, with no previous insurance or proposal experience required. You will build the technical knowledge, commercial understanding, and confidence needed to progress into a more experienced bid management role.

What You Can 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.

What We Will Count On You To Do

• 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

• A 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 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.

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.