We are CH&CO, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are excited to be recruiting for a Bid Manager to work with us for a 12-month contract. This position will report into the Group Bid Manager, the Bid Manager will support members of the Business Development Team with the production of accurate, engaging bids, proposals, and sales collateral. We are ideally looking for candidates who have experience within the public and defence sectors. This position will require occasional national travel. All duties to be conducted in line with our company values. This position is hybrid and will require good access to London.
Key responsibilities
• Completing PQQs, RFIs proposals for new business
• Bid Management – end to end, including portal management throughout the process
• Bid writing for new content required (must be able to take verbal information from multiple stakeholders and craft into compelling written content)
• Collating bid content for standard responses
• Attending selected company events to stay attuned with latest activity and solutions
Essential skills and attributes
• Strong team player
• Able to take ownership and work independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Minimum two years sales / bids experience – ideally experience in the public/defence sectors
• Copywriting – Must be able to write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable skills and attributes
• InDesign skills – editing capabilities and copy setting an advantage.
• Catering knowledge or service industry knowledge.
What's in it for you?
Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
* Personal Development and Training opportunities
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension scheme
* Holiday allowance
* Private medical eligibility
* Eye care
* A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
* Family friendly support
* Regular social events and communication with our leaders
* A holiday purchase scheme
* Volunteering days
* Professional subscriptions
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Long service awards
* Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Inquisitive, Inclusive, Uplifting
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