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Bid Manager

  • Location: Bristol
  • Salary: £35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 3 years ago

  • Sector: Architecture
  • Contact: Lou Maskell
  • Contact Email: Lou.Maskell@AndersElite.com
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 25 March 2021
  • Job Ref: 391216LML_1614098184

Anderselite are currently looking for a Bid Manager for an Architectural Client in the Bristol location. The ideal person will be able to manage the bids process for one of the largest and most successful independent design practices in the UK. With offices across England and Wales they can offer an exciting opportunity for someone eager to play a major role in our winning work strategy.

You must be:
Passionate about the process of winning work in a wide range of sectors
Keen to join a small creative team in a large design practice
Prepared to be based in Bristol
Prepared to attend some out of hours events
Eager to further your career


We they can offer:
Full or part time hours
Flexible work environment
Comprehensive benefits package
Modern working environment
Friendly and supportive culture
Team around you

You will lead the Bids team reporting into the Bids Director. You will manage a small team directly in Bristol, and provide direction for their nine UK offices. You will be working very closely with the Marketing, Business Development and Graphics leads and the Directors who all form part of the Winning Work team.

The wider Winning Work team supports all nine offices around the UK, 12 specialist services and 15 different industry sectors. You will need to interact with all the Directors and many of the leaders in these studios to get the best out of your role.

Responsibilities will include:
Work with the Directors and sector leaders to identify bid opportunities.
Coordinate the bidding process for multiple bids
Project manage bid submissions.
Lead on UK-wide framework submissions
Create high-quality documents, including writing and editing content.
Maintain bid information library.
Research and identify relevant market intelligence.


Essential Skills/ Experience
Experience within architecture or the built environment
Bid writing knowledge and experience
Strong writing skills
Exceptional organisational skills
Confident, motivated and proactive nature
Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities


Desirable Skills
Advanced InDesign, MS Office
Used to a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communicator who uses initiative


Please submit a CV and Cover Letter

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