Senior Marketing Consultant - Bids

Job Title:  Senior Marketing Consultant - Bids

Contract Type:  Permanent

Location:   Edinburgh, London, or Alderley Edge

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 28th January 2024

Would you like to be part of a company who is driven by our purpose to protect the standard of living of this and future generations?

Being customer owned means that we always work in their best interest and when the business does well, they get a share of our profits.  We want to deepen relationships with our customers and the skills of talented marketing, communications and digital specialists are an essential part of achieving that.  We are building cutting edge capabilities using data and technology and investing in our colleagues to deliver great outcomes for our customers.

We are seeking a Senior Marketing Consultant to join our mission and be part of a Brand and Marketing team focused on making a difference.

This is a newly created role where you will shape and deliver our marketing approach to new business bids for workplace pensions and protection, working closely with the Bid Management team. You will contribute to the development and execution of strategic pitches to promote our products and services by creating compelling materials that effectively communicate our value proposition to prospective clients.

If you would like to join the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, who were recently voted ‘Company of the Year’ by financial advisers then this could be the opportunity for you. 

About the role

• Support with the timely delivery of persuasive pitches to prospects, tailored to specific needs and opportunities.
• Define and develop a core suite of compelling pitch materials, including presentations, proposals, and other collateral.
• Collaborate with Distribution to gain deep account intelligence to help shape tailored marketing content.
• Ensure pitch materials are well-structured, visually appealing, and aligned with brand guidelines and wider messaging framework.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure pitches are accurate and compliant.
• Research and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to continually enhance pitch effectiveness.

About you

• Strong project management skills.
• Collaborative with excellent stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage budgets and risks.
• Good copywriting skills and understanding of how to apply brand and language guidelines.
• Strong understanding of marketing communication tools and techniques.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.   

Our People Promiseto our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here -Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.