Bid Submissions & Opportunities Coordinator

FCC Environment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

On-the-job training and progression

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Job summary

FCC Environment in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Bid Manager to support the delivery of projects within the Development pipeline and wider business strategy. You will assist a range of bidding activities, from monitoring procurement portals to preparing tender submissions and supporting contract handovers.

You will work closely with the Senior Bid Manager and across departments to produce high-quality, compliant bid submissions, driving continuous improvement and contributing to successful

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard, or preferably higher.
• Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience of using InDesign would be beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical skills and commercial awareness.
• The ability to work collaboratively and add value to projects and tender submissions.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to respond quickly and positively to changing requirements.
• A determined, resilient and self-motivated approach.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and third parties.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting bidding activities for opportunities, including municipal collections, street scene, grounds maintenance, waste treatment and disposal contracts.
• Monitoring procurement portals and supporting the initial assessment of new opportunities.
• Taking responsibility for allocated activities and specific elements of bids.
• Developing and preparing bid responses and contract documentation.
• Working closely with departments including Operations, Fleet, SHEQ, Technical, Estates and Planning, Legal, Finance and Human Resources.
• Supporting the production of high-quality, accurate and compliant bid submissions.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of bid responses and bidding processes.
• Managing and monitoring project and programme delivery plans when required.
• Implementing and maintaining Development procedures and systems.
• Preparing monthly reports as required.
• Supporting the handover of successful bids into the relevant operational teams.
• Following the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical & commercial awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Deadline driven

Education

A-levels or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

FCC Environment in Northampton is seeking an Assistant Bid Manager to support the delivery of projects within the Development pipeline and wider business strategy. You will assist a range of bidding activities, from monitoring procurement portals to preparing tender submissions and supporting contract handovers.

You will work closely with the Senior Bid Manager and across departments to produce high-quality, compliant bid submissions, driving continuous improvement and contributing to successful