Our client who specialises in maintenance, facilities management and construction services have a great opportunity for someone with some experience in predominantly bids, tenders, and marketing to join the team. Working alongside the Business Development team, you will help with business growth plans. This role will be responsible for identifying, bidding, and winning new contracts for both maintenance and construction projects teams in the business.
Bid and tender management is the principal element of this role, but the duties are varied and would suit a well-organised and enthusiastic individual who will enjoy being involved in all aspects of marketing, communications, and bid management as well as working as part of a small team.
Duties Include…
Bid Coordination
Reviewing bid library and ensuring up to date adding new information as required
Gather information relating to responses to tenders and questionnaires sent to meet client deadlines
Liaison with estimating and operational teams to ensure tender responses are reflective to services and
submitted on time
Tender Administration
Managing and maintaining the Bid schedules and database
Booking meetings and setting up tender folders as required
Monitoring bids/enquiries inboxes and tracking possible opportunities as required
Managing & distributing weekly agendas, recording decisions and circulating to all attendees
Support other departments as required (e.g. submission of accreditations, document design etc)
Marketing
Maintaining internal staff communication through application
Maintaining company website and social media updating and liaising with other departments to post regular updates
Assisting with marketing material including client newsletters and other ad-hoc communication needs
Ensuring all branded documentation is free from errors and reflects the company brand standards
Skills & Experience Required
Knowledge or experience in bids and tender management, ideally bidding for public-sector contracts in the construction, housing maintenance or facilities management
Experience using web Content Management Systems or design packages such as InDesign or Illustrator is essential
Strong organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to self-manage and be self-motivated.
Comfortable liaising with people across the business at varying levels and confident in communicating to source content or finalise bid responses where relevant.
Have a clear and concise approach to written communication and able to tailor writing style dependent on the target audience.
Strong computer skills including MS Office, Adobe In-Design, Photoshop or equivalent.
Qualifications Required
Degree in English language, Marketing, or similar subject degree, HND or equivalent OR 2-5 years’ experience in a recent role
Salary & Reward
£35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience (40 hour week)
Private Medical
23 days +BH rising to 28 days with service
Life Insurance
Company Pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, other benefits