3Search’s specialist bid recruiters began working with this global insurance firm when its bids function entered a significant phase of growth. Increasing demand across the business meant the existing team needed additional capacity and specialist expertise to maintain quality and momentum.
The firm needed expert recruitment support to scale effectively. David Bremner supported them with two Bid Manager hires – one on a permanent contract and another on an interim basis.
With increasing demand across the business, the insurance firm needed to strengthen its bids capability. They looked to hire two experienced Bid Managers who could deliver consistently high-quality proposals. This would enable the Head of Bids to step back from delivery and focus on more strategic initiatives.
There is a highly limited talent pool of bid professionals in the insurance sector, making these hires particularly competitive. This was compounded by the need to fill a fixed-term contract, as many experienced candidates are typically hesitant to consider interim roles in favour of permanent opportunities.
Previous searches had delivered limited traction. The firm recognised the need to engage a specialist recruitment agency who could bring fresh insight, market credibility, and access to candidates not actively on the market.
They chose to partner with 3Search’s David Bremner due to his specialist bids expertise, his proven track record placing professionals in regulated industries, and his ability to access an engaged network of high-calibre candidates.
David began by diagnosing why previous searches had struggled, then worked closely with the client to refine the brief and align expectations around candidate availability, motivations, and market realities.
Ultimately, he delivered a highly targeted recruitment solution, combining:
He focused on candidates with direct insurance experience, while also identifying strong profiles from adjacent industries where bid skills were highly transferable.
Both roles were filled quickly with high-quality Bid Managers who made an immediate positive impact on the function. Their appointment reduced delivery bottlenecks, improved efficiency, and allowed the Head of Bids to refocus on strategic growth and development.
The strengthened bids team is now better equipped to support the firm’s continued expansion.
We would highly recommend David Bremner and 3Search for bid management and related appointments. Their understanding of the bids market and ability to deliver quickly made a real difference.
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