Who are we looking for and why work at Natural Power?
We are looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator to assist with the preparation and coordination of tenders, new business proposals, and contracts. The role works closely with our technical specialists and the wider Natural Power business to support the generation and conversion of opportunities. The candidate will be working closely alongside the existing Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators to support the bid process as required.
The role will offer plenty of learning and development opportunities for a candidate who is interested and motivated to learn and to progress a career in bid management. The main functions of the role are:
* Supporting the Bid Managers in coordinating bid team input, technical/commercial liaison, and required approvals before bid submission.
* Compiling tender documents, including formatting and maintaining version control.
* Creation and maintenance of proposal and pricing templates.
* Creation, collation, and ongoing maintenance of tender supporting information, including case studies, experience summaries, and team CVs.
* Drafting of pre-qualification responses.
* Assisting with NDA and contract negotiations, in collaboration with Natural Power’s in-house legal team and department senior management.
* Collaboration with the Finance team and project managers to ensure project handovers are delivered effectively once a contract has been agreed.
* Ongoing systems maintenance to ensure department reporting is accurate and concise.
* Tender portal monitoring, including identifying new opportunities.
* Tender portal submissions and ensuring compliance with client procurement processes.
* Working collaboratively with bid team personnel in other technical departments to support and strengthen the bid process.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
* Educated to National 5, GCSE, or equivalent in Maths & English.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* A flexible and positive approach, able to manage tasks concurrently and react effectively within short timeframes.
* An ability to work as part of a team, and equally to show initiative, ability, and confidence to make decisions.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately proofread own work.
* Motivated and willing to learn, taking initiative to gain understanding of the technical services that we provide and seizing opportunities to learn.
* Contract review and negotiation experience.
* Administrative/business support experience.
* Experience of effectively managing and working towards a variety of deadlines.
* Experience in a client/customer-facing position.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with and manage colleague and client/stakeholder relationships.
* Full driving license.
We will offer an engaging, collaborative, and fast-paced environment and an excellent benefits package, including:
UK: Generous Annual Leave, Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Personal Insurances, and a selection of elective benefits which include Health Plans, Discounts, and Salary Sacrifice options.
Our work and culture
We have been pioneers of positive renewable change at Natural Power for 25 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.
Our values are at the very heart of what we do every day. By working with us, you’ll be joining a diverse international community of experts who are innovative, inclusive, and supportive of your own personal development. We also provide the highest quality of expertise, innovation, and client commitment globally. These are just some of the great things you can help to deliver as part of our team.
Diversity and Inclusion
Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.
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