When you join Ridge, we will help you develop your know-how and apply your skills so that you achieve your full potential. Our investment in training and your professional development, combined with the support and coaching from Ridge team members will help you learn and grow.
Our people are practical, friendly, and passionate about what they do. We believe in enjoying our work, going beyond expectations, and having fun in doing so.
If you would like to be an important member of a busy, vibrant team, this position will offer you the opportunity to work in a varied role supporting the bid writing and marketing activities for the office.
The successful candidate will be a key player within the team. The role requires someone who is curious to learn about our business, organised, a confident communicator with internal management and external clients and someone who enjoys working independently and as part of a team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Co-ordination of Bid Proposals:
* Setting up and logging submissions. Along with providing support with client interface and communication via online portals.
* Co-ordinate and complete Request for Information (RFI), Expression of Interest (EOI) and Selection Questionnaires (SQ).
* Reading and understanding of client bid documentation, deadlines, and submission requirements.
* Ensuring company CVs are up to date and reviewed.
* Help write case studies and other material as part of business development activities.
* Ensure timely and accurate communication with all external bodies involved in the production of a proposal.
* Ensure timely and accurate communication within the company of information relating to production and delivery of bid proposals.
* Support other members of the Bid Team and promote a positive team working environment.
* Administration of our major Frameworks – updating the trackers, email management and tracking opportunities that have been issued out across the business.
* Any other ad-hoc duties to support the Bid Lead as required.
Experience and Skills Required:
* You will have a proactive approach and be willing to learn.
* You will be results driven and strive for best quality work. You will have excellent attention to detail, be able to work to multiple deadlines and be able to lead and support others in making sure those deadlines are followed.
* Excellent communicator.
* Able to work on your own initiative.
* Ability to engage and influence teams at all levels.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Able to work under pressure and against tight deadlines.
* Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn is a must.
* Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.