Bid Executive

Bid Executive £28,000- £39,000

I am working with a global professional services firm who is hoping to appoint a Bids Executive on a permanent basis.
You will support the Bids & Pursuits Managers, and wider teams throughout the whole pursuit cycle and with the production of high-quality bid documents and supporting materials.

This role includes project management of the document production process by working with the BID Manager or client team to agree a production plan, liaising with our in-house design team and ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities will include

· Assisting with the creation of high-quality bid documents and presentations that meet requirements and deadlines.
· Ensure bid activity is consistent with the firm's overall development strategy and group plans.
· Assist bid managers and, where required, the Head of Bids & Pursuits to agree a clear document production plan that meets key deadlines.
· Assist bid managers with the development and promotion of best practice systems and procedures, including bid tools, methodologies, templates and credentials data.
· Assist with measuring the success of proposals and tenders through obtaining and then acting, where appropriate, on feedback.
· Support bid managers through setting up and managing larger Bids and Pursuits.
· Assist bid managers with reporting responsibilities, to keep the BD team and wider partnership up-to-date on bidding processes, status of bids and developments.
· Working with stream and sector teams to understand their market proposition and assist in communicating this to potential customers
· Be aware of and comply with the firm's policies and risk management processes at all times.

Key experience to be considered:

· Previous experience of working in Professional Services.
· Undertakes work on assignments with close supervision on more complex activities not covered by prescribed processes and procedures
· Gathers information from a wide variety of sources, as needed, ensuring it is correct and comprehensive
· Asks relevant questions to obtain clarity on key issues; proposes recommendations for process improvements drawing on own work experience
· Where appropriate, manages a case list as delegated by more experienced colleagues
· A degree/ relevant professional qualification.
· Excellent written skills.
· Good communication, persuasion and motivational skills.
· Good planning and prioritising skills.
· Good problem solving skills.
· Self-motivated, able to apply relevant skills to new scenarios.

· Self-starter, able to think outside the box and research an issue.
· Results orientated.
· Strong IT skills and commercial acumen.
· Good understanding of the accounting market, Relationship Selling, client requirements and the environment in which the firm operates.