ADAS, part of the RSK Group, independent and trusted consultancy offering applied research and evidence-based consultancy for sustainable food production as part of a healthy natural environment, is seeking a Commercial Bid Assistant Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. You would be part of a small enthusiastic supportive team with whom you will be able to build a fulfilling professional relationship and development. This role has been set at a flexible location either home-based or at our brand-new Wolverhampton office; if you opt to be home-based, you should be prepared to travel to Wolverhampton or other RSK sites for training, meetings and other team activities.
Our consultants and scientists deliver a diverse range of practical, sustainable solutions across the environmental, food and drink and agricultural sectors. This role delivers central support to ADAS bid leaders in preparing tender submissions to meet client deadlines and are set out to the agreed level of quality.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitation of Tenders:
* Key point of contact for the co-ordination and preparation of bid documents
* Ensure bids are compliant with client instructions and are produced to the correct standard
* Prepare bid templates - using internal or client templates
Leading to further progression to the Co-ordination of the Bid Opportunities process:
* Search internet sites and tender notice publications on a daily basis to identify sales opportunities to share with relevant ADAS BUs (Business Units)
* Manage and maintain ADAS’s registrations and profiles on websites for tender alerts and utilities potential buyers
* Regularly update and advise on searching criteria to ensure all correct and suitable opportunities are captured for ADAS in line with changing business needs and resource
Person Specification
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* IT literate and skilled across the full suite of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio
* Advantageous Experience: Bid writing and management, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Creator – creating and editing PDFs, plus protecting documents
Salary and Benefits
* £26,000 per annum starting salary, with opportunity to progress rapidly
* Life insurance
* Contributory company pension scheme
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday, health cash plan and discount card
* Flexible working options available
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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