Specialist Proposal Writer

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Duties & responsibilities

Manage the completion of RFP submissions (up to 80% complete depending on complexity). End to end project management across the entire pitch lifecycle.

Undertake pre-sales research, and lead scoping (key issues analysis) exercise with stakeholders to clearly align on deliverables (responsibilities and timelines), key strategic response elements and value propositions that differentiate JLL's offering.

Complete first baseline draft RFP response, pulling baselines from proposal databases and baseline libraries. Develop (including editing and re-writing) responses to provide the best suited response.

Develop second-level draft RFP response, after incorporating inputs and feedback from Business Stakeholders. Also write executive summary.

Oversee and participate in the development of bid presentations, in coordination with Business Stakeholders and Graphic Design Team.

Identify unique questions and responses in completed pitches, and update baselines with new content.

Support on the management of bid repository for best-in-class materials. Develop, own, and continuously improve materials on the platform, ensuring all content is accurate and current.

Support on the ongoing collation, updating and delivery of critical business data and other Pursuits materials, including but not limited to baseline, case studies, quotes, organisation charts, imagery, awards, core business statistics.

Develop strong relationships with, and work closely with the Design team to create JLL branded proposals, presentations, and baseline business line templates.

Establish and uphold quality standards and meet SLA metrics.

Work with the Head of the Proposal Centre of Excellence to proactively implement process improvements to ensure higher productivity and increased efficiency levels.

Key skills

Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills

Copywriting experience

Attention to detail with excellent editing, proof reading and quality control capability.

Strong influencing skills to build partnership across different points of the business.

A self-starter with strong project management skills. Ability to balance several projects at once, prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.

Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); proficiency in formatting/design will be a plus

Employee specification

Post-Graduate, with excellent academic credentials

Over 5 years of experience in end-to-end proposal management within a professional services firm with substantial experience in proposal writing.

A talent for writing

Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships virtually

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.