Marketing & Proposals Manager

Who we are: -

PARCOR is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy helping clients create safer, more sustainable and higher-performing homes. We work across the built environment, providing expert consultancy in Domestic Retrofit, Building Surveying, and Project Management. Our clients trust us to solve complex challenges through technical expertise, practical advice and a collaborative approach. People are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills and make a meaningful impact. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented people who share our ambition to deliver exceptional services and help shape the future of the built environment.

Job Purpose: -

Following a period of sustained growth over the last five years, we are looking for a Marketing & Proposals Manager to lead PARCOR's marketing activity and oversee the production of high quality and compelling client proposals. We're looking for an experienced marketing professional who enjoys turning technical expertise into compelling client communications and winning proposals. This role combines responsibility for PARCOR's marketing and brand with ownership of the proposal process, working closely with our technical teams to produce high-quality submissions that help us win work. Working closely with the Directors and colleagues across the business, you will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing initiatives that strengthen our brand, increase engagement and support business growth, while managing the production of proposals, framework submissions and tender responses. You'll enjoy collaborating with technical specialists, transforming complex information into engaging marketing content and persuasive proposals that help us build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities: -

Marketing & Brand

• Develop and deliver PARCOR's marketing plan, supporting the wider sales strategy.

• Manage and develop the PARCOR brand, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing materials.

• Create engaging marketing campaigns that increase brand awareness, generate enquiries and support business growth.

• Own the ongoing development and optimisation of the company website, ensuring content remains current, engaging and aligned with SEO best practice.

• Plan and manage PARCOR's social media channels, create engaging campaigns that showcase our projects, people and technical expertise, and position the business as a thought leader across Domestic Retrofit, Building Surveying and Building Safety.

• Produce marketing collateral including brochures, capability statements, presentations, case studies, newsletters and client communications.

• Work with colleagues across the business to develop technical articles, blogs, insight pieces and thought leadership content.

• Coordinate PR opportunities, award submissions and external communications where appropriate.

• Organise and support exhibitions, conferences, networking events and client engagement activities.

• Monitor marketing performance, reporting on key metrics and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Proposals & Opportunities

• Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, tender submissions, framework applications and Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) submissions.

• Coordinate contributions from technical teams, ensuring submissions are accurate, compelling and delivered on time.

• Write, edit and proofread bid content to a consistently high standard.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of bid content, CVs, case studies and supporting documentation.

• Continuously improve proposal templates, branding and submission quality.

• Monitor procurement portals and identify relevant opportunities aligned with PARCOR's target sectors.

• Support Directors with client presentations, interviews and pitch materials.

Business Development Support

• Support the development of client-focused value propositions and sector-specific messaging.

• Maintain marketing assets and presentation materials for client meetings.

• Support CRM management, opportunity tracking and marketing reporting.

• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and external partners to support business growth.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: -

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Proven experience within a marketing role.

• Excellent written communication, copywriting and proofreading skills.

• Experience producing proposals, bids or client-facing documents.

• Strong project management and organisational skills. • Experience managing websites, digital marketing and social media campaigns.

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Confident working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience within construction, consultancy, surveying, engineering, architecture or social housing.

• Knowledge of public sector procurement, frameworks and tendering processes.

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar design software.

• Experience using CRM and email marketing platforms.

• Understanding of Domestic Retrofit, Building Surveying, Building Safety or Asset Management. Personal

Why join PARCOR?

This is an opportunity to shape the marketing function of a growing consultancy with an ambitious vision for the future. You'll have real ownership of the PARCOR brand, work alongside highly respected technical specialists, and play a key role in helping us win exciting projects that make buildings safer, more sustainable and fit for the future. If you're looking for a varied role where your ideas will be valued and your work will have a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you!