Job Description
Role: Bid Assistant – (JPC-101)
Location: Sevenoaks, Kent (On-site role)
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000
Overview
We are representing our client, a respected construction consultancy, in their search for a Bid Assistant to join their Sevenoaks office. They are looking for a keen individual to assist their Bid team.
The role will involve assisting with the coordination of bids (PQQs/SQs/ITTs), accurately producing the content, formatting and ensuring the bid is submitted by the deadline.
You will ideally have a background producing accurately typed content of large documents.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will support the Bid Executive in the smooth operation of the work-winning process, which will involve the following:
* Maintaining a strong library of pre-written and re-usable content (e.g. company information, standard responses, technical content, staff CVs, project case studies, marketing material, graphics and photos)
* Collating, typing, filing and formatting content from various areas of the business
* Using online client portals to upload/download documents, raise questions and circulate responses and alerts
* Managing the team inbox and diary
* Creating presentations for tender interviews
* Other admin tasks as required by the bids team or wider business including admin, finance and support organising events
Essential Requirements
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining high level of accuracy
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to present information visually
* Highly motivated with outstanding organisational skills
* Excellent English language (vocabulary), grammar and communication skills, both written and oral
* Cool, calm, collected and diligent
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
* Working independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility to meet time pressures and deadlines
* Time management and planning
Software Skills & Experience
Essential
* Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Office 365 including Outlook, SharePoint and Teams
* Adobe Acrobat Pro
Desirable:
* Adobe InDesign or similar desktop publishing software
* Microsoft Visio
Rewards and Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus incentive
* Pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* Support towards professional qualifications (e.g., APMP)
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* 3–4 additional days during the Christmas period
* One day off for your birthday
* Inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer