Proposals Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Oban
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£49,794 / year
CATEGORY
Marine Science
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Proposal development Tender preparation Bid submission Commercial acumen Project management Customer communication Team leadership Time management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Proposals Manager

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hrs per week)

Salary: £44,263-£49,794 per annum

Closing Date: 28th March 2024

About the Role

[Employer hidden] plays a vital role in the strategic direction and implementation of our company’s growth, and this is an exciting time to join a business on a positive trajectory.

The Proposal Manager role will be pivotal in driving the strategic direction of proposal submissions and enhancing our competitive edge in the marine science sector. You will bring a blend of acumen and commercial insight, making this position a perfect fit for professionals such as Project Managers, Tender/Bid Specialists, Consultants, eager to advance their careers and contribute towards the planning, execution and delivery of commercial tenders.

See link below to find out more about us, our current objectives and our location: Home — [Employer hidden] - Marine Consultancy (sams-enterprise.com)

Main duties will include:

  • Lead on the development, preparation, pricing and submission of high-quality tenders/bids, delivering to customer requirements.
  • Build excellent customer and team communications.
  • Manage the development and delivery of proposal activities as well as provide support to the Head of Enterprise, Enterprise team members and contribute towards business strategy.
  • Ensure procedures, quality assurance and guidance documents are fit for purpose and are compliant with appropriate regulatory requirements.

About you:

This opportunity is well-suited to candidates with strong commercial knowledge and experience in a similar role in Proposals/Tenders and/or Consultancy. Knowledge of marine science is advantageous, though not essential.

You’ll need a can-do attitude, should love solving problems and enjoy challenging yourself and others to improve the status quo. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage your time and workload effectively to meet deadlines. You should be a team player with a focus on building relationships and leading teams.

How to Apply

If candidates have any questions or queries they would like to discuss before moving to the application process, please just email [contact hidden].

Applications must include CV and cover letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref ‘SE8/23.MS’ in the subject heading. Your cover letter should outline your experience to date as well as what you can bring to the role.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 28th March 2024 – Interviews likely to be held in April 2024.

Please note, candidates must already have full rights to work in the UK when applying.

Full details can be found here: Proposals Manager - Job Description

About SAMS Group

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society.

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