Average Strategist salary in the UK

ABOUT USApogee is one of the UK's leading managed workplace services providers and part of HP Inc. We are a people-focused business that invests in career development, wellbeing and creating opportunities for our colleagues to grow. Alongside a competitive benefits package, we support professional development, community volunteering, wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition throughout the year.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award holder, we welcome talent from all backgrounds and are passionate about helping people succeed, whether they are taking the next step in their career or returning to work after a break.THIS ROLE CAN BE BASED OUT OF OUR MAIDSTONE, LONDON, LINCOLN OR BRISTOL OFFICE.JOB DETAILSWinning bids are not just about compliance. They are about insight, strategy, influence and storytelling.At Apogee, we are looking for an experienced Bid Strategist to play a key role in shaping and securing some of our most important opportunities. This is an opportunity for an accomplished bid professional to move beyond bid coordination and become a strategic partner to sales, operational leaders and executive stakeholders, driving better qualification decisions, stronger win strategies and more compelling customer-focused submissions.As a Bid Strategist, you will lead and support a range of strategic, complex and framework opportunities, helping to maximise win probability through robust qualification, customer insight, competitive positioning and compelling proposal development.You will work across the entire bid lifecycle, partnering with colleagues from sales, operations, finance and leadership teams to develop winning strategies, create persuasive content and ensure high-quality submissions.You will also act as a recognised subject matter expert, helping to develop bidding capability across the organisation through coaching, mentoring and continuous improvement initiatives.What You Will Be DoingLeading multiple strategic, complex and framework bid opportunities from qualification through to submission.Developing winning bid strategies and customer-focused value propositions.Creating compelling written content, executive summaries and strategic narratives.Challenging and influencing stakeholders to ensure solutions are commercially sound and aligned to customer requirements.Coordinating cross-functional bid teams and managing submissions against critical deadlines.Supporting customer presentations, pitch activities and negotiation strategies.Leading bid reviews and identifying lessons learned to improve future performance.Working with the wider bid team to enhance bid governance, qualification processes and AI-enabled ways of working.Coaching colleagues and promoting bidding best practice across the business.Supporting framework planning and re-tender readiness activities.A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDWe would love to hear from you if you have:Significant experience in bid management and bid writing.Proven success delivering strategic, complex or framework bids.Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop winning strategies.Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.Experience leading virtual bid teams and coordinating contributions from multiple subject matter experts.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.The ability to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining quality and governance standards.Experience coaching and developing colleagues.A passion for continuous improvement and innovation.Confidence using and promoting AI tools to improve bid effectiveness.APMP Foundation certification, or a willingness to achieve it within 12 months.It Would Be Great If You Also HaveAPMP Practitioner certification or are working towards it.Experience within public sector, framework or regulated procurement environments.Experience supporting executive presentations and customer negotiations.Knowledge of capture planning and pre-procurement engagement.Experience conducting wi

We are seeking an experienced Content Strategist to develop and implement content strategies, information architecture and governance processes across a complex digital portfolio. You will improve how information is structured, maintained and accessed, supporting stakeholder engagement, user journeys, service adoption and business change.Role details:Location: Corsham or London - 1 day per week on-siteContract length: Until 31 March 2027Rate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Security clearance: Active SC clearance is strongly preferredHeadcount: 1Interview process: One-stage interview via Microsoft TeamsKey responsibilities:Develop and maintain content strategies across a complex digital environment.Design information architecture to improve content structure, navigation and discoverability.Establish content governance, standards, templates and lifecycle workflows.Improve user journeys by identifying gaps, duplication and barriers to accessing information.Manage content across SharePoint, Confluence and mod.uk.Work closely with stakeholders to translate organisational strategy into practical content solutions.Essential experience and skills:Proven experience in content strategy and information architecture.Strong knowledge of content governance, standards, processes and workflows.Understanding of user-centred design and end-to-end user journeys.Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.Digital content experience and ability to work in an Agile environment.Desirable: Experience within Defence, Government or the wider public sector, particularly with digital products and services.

HM84: Content Strategist Location: Corsham | 1 day per week on siteContract: Until 31/3/2027 Salary: Competitive Day Rate | IR35: InsideOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Content Strategist on behalf of one of our clients. Within the Foundry, the Content Strategist will develop and coordinate the content and information processes and products that support the portfolio, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, consistent and aligned with Foundry priorities. The role will support stakeholder engagement, customer adoption, governance, recharging communications and business change activity.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain an overarching content strategy for the Foundry portfolio.Establish principles for how Foundry information and content should be created, structured, maintained and reviewed.Identify gaps, duplication and inconsistencies in existing content and recommend improvements.Establish a repeatable approach that can be adopted across Foundry services.Develop a coherent information architecture for Foundry content.Establish clear relationships between portfolio, service, capability, product and supporting information.Improve the discoverability and navigability of information.Develop proportionate governance for the creation, approval, publication, review and retirement of content.Define clear content ownership and responsibilities.Establish content standards, templates and quality criteria.Design practical workflows covering the content lifecycle from initial need through creation, assurance, publication, maintenance and retirement.Identify opportunities to simplify existing processes.Define how portfolio and service-level content should interact.Develop reusable templates and patterns where these improve consistency.Work with stakeholders and users to understand how different audiences discover, understand and engage with Foundry services.Take an end-to-end view of the journey across Foundry content rather than treating individual documents or pages in isolation.Identify points where unclear, fragmented or missing information creates barriers for users.Improve the organisation and management of Foundry information across relevant collaboration and publishing channels.Support effective use of SharePoint, Confluence, and mod.uk for structured, maintainable information.Establish clear principles for where different types of information should be maintained.Reduce unnecessary duplication between repositories.Skills and Qualifications:Content strategy and information architectureExperience of developing and implementing content strategies across complex digital environments.Experience of developing governance, standards, processes and workflows covering the lifecycle of content.Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and how content forms part of end-to-end user journeys.Ability to understand organisational strategy and translate strategic or policy intent into practical content approaches.Stakeholder relationship management.Digital content experience.Agile working.SC Clearance.Desirable:Defence, Government or wider public-sector environments.Digital products and services.Location: Corsham | 1 day per week on siteContract: Until 31/3/2027Salary: Competitive Day Rate | IR35: Inside