Bid Manager

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Bid Manager to support its Business Development Team in producing compelling bids and proposals. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years of sales or bids experience, preferably in contract catering or hospitality. This hybrid position is based in the UK and requires good access to London, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum along with exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Access to Healthcare Support App

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum two years sales/bids experience ideally in contract catering/hospitality.
• Able to write clear, compelling copy.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Completing PQQs, RFIs proposals for new business.
• Manage end-to-end bid processes including portal management.
• Attend company events to stay updated.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent time management

Copywriting

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Job description

We are CH&CO, we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We are excited to be recruiting for a Bid Manager to work with us. This position will report into the Group Bid Manager, the Bid Manager will support members of the Business Development Team with the production of accurate, engaging bids, proposals, and sales collateral. We are ideally looking for candidates who have experience within contract catering and hospitality. This position will require occasional national travel. All duties to be conducted in line with our company values. This position is hybrid and will require good access to London.

Location

Flexible base within the UK but good access to London would be desired

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum + amazing benefits and package

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Completing PQQs, RFIs proposals for new business
• Bid Management - end to end, including portal management throughout the process
• Bid writing for new content required (must be able to take verbal information from multiple stakeholders and craft into compelling written content)
• Collating bid content for standard responses
• Attending selected company events to stay attuned with latest activity and solutions

Essential skills and attributes

• Strong team player
• Able to take ownership and work independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Minimum two years sales / bids experience - ideally experience in contract catering/food service/hospitality
• Copywriting - Must be able to write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable skills and attributes

• InDesign skills - editing capabilities and copy setting an advantage.
• Catering knowledge or service industry knowledge

What's in it for you?

Working with CH&CO has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Company-funded APMP membership and professional certification training to support continued development
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers