Bid Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate, distribute and manage tender communications through the bid mailboxes.
• Support the bid team when required on bids, including setting up projects and providing support with client interface and communication via the bid mailboxes.
• Management of the Bid Tracker reporting with the Director of Bids & Marketing.
• Monitor, co-ordinate information and maintain bid portals.
• Support the supplier administrator with supplier forms when needed.
• Liaison with colleagues at all levels to ensure information and data is accurate.
• Support the Bid Co-ordinator with the Bid Library when needed in conjunction with the bid team.
• Ensure best practice and adherence to existing procedures, governance and processes.
• Working closely with the Bid Co-ordinator to develop and maintain the knowledge library.
• Supporting update of the bid library content when required.
• Assisting the Bid Co-ordinator in updating bid CVs for the library where required.
• Ensuring the Standard Company Information is up to date.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with all external bodies.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication within the company of information relating to bid proposals.
• Promptly report to and liaise with the GBM.
• Support other members of the Bid Team and promote a positive team working environment.
• Any other ad-hoc duties to support The Director for Bids & Marketing & the bid team as required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years administration experience or a graduate in an appropriate discipline
• Experience in a bid management environment is preferred but not essential
• Excellent English both written and spoken
• Experience within construction / consultancy is preferable
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector bidding would be advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and numerical skills
• Experience of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.) would be preferred but is not essential. Training can be given.
• You will ideally have some experience in working within bids or proposals within the construction consultancy industry.
• Strong attention to detail and recall skills.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.
• Professional qualification support.