Bid Coordinator Metro Rod LTD Macclesfield Full time permanent £25,000 Benefits Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week We are looking to appoint a Bid Coordinator here at our Support Centre in Macclesfield. This role is best suited to someone wanting to step into a bid writing career. Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands. Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage. Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing. What does it entail? To monitor incoming bid opportunities, logging them centrally in a systematic and transparent way, checking for new and relevant opportunities on the horizon. Working closely with franchisees – notifying them of relevant bids and setting deadlines for feedback and co-ordinating key milestones for return of data / information for bids, tenders and Pre-Qualifying Questionnaires (PQQs). To compile a range of data associated with PQQs. To follow up and chase tenders for updates (awards) and clarification of any additional information required. To update our inhouse CRM (Vision) and other databases as necessary. What do we look for? Ability to multi-task. Strong organisational skills. Can work well under pressure. Has the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Ability to communicate with all areas of the business maintaining working relationships. Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to write clear, concise copy and reports. High levels of numeracy, literacy and accuracy. Advanced MS Office Skills Ability to assimilate quickly and easily to new technology and internal administrative processes. Excellent administration and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple and changing priorities at short notice. Ability to understand or learn the broad and technical aspects of drainage, plumbing, tankering and pump services. Personal Behaviours/qualities required Collaborative approach Personable, approachable with the ability and interpersonal skills to work with staff at levels within a range of external organisations. Focused on outcomes, commercial objectives, and delivery. Inquisitive and hungry to pursue new opportunities Customer focused with a talent for selling a bespoke service and commitment to continuously improving the customer experience Commercially aware What do you get? 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays Royal London, Company Pension Group Life Assurance Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave Cycle to Work Scheme Company Events Laptop / Company Mobile Hybrid Working / occasional homeworking Travel subsidy / mileage Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses Electric Car Charging Points Free Standard Parking Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Support Employee Discounts Platform - Sodexo