Bids & Communications Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a Bids & Communications Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting bid submissions and collaborating with the marketing team, offering a dynamic environment with hybrid and flexible working options. Ideal candidates are communicative, detail-oriented, and have proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar role is advantageous.
• Strong communication and writing skills essential.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support bid submissions and business development efforts.
• Organize and update project resources and publications.
• Monitor media coverage and maintain databases.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Proactiveness

Adaptability

Education

Prior experience in a similar role

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

CRM systems

Job description

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The Crowd

Location:

shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

About The Role:

We are working with an innovative, desirable, and multi-award-winning architecture practice that have a large portfolio of internationally renowned projects under their belt, they are looking for a Bids & Communications Assistant to join their social and friendly team.

Within this role you will assist in the practice’s entire bid process from creation to submissions and collaborate with the marketing team on the pursual and support of new business initiatives including award submissions and press outreach. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, have strong communication skills and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

This role would suit a proactive, communicative individual with strong time management skills, who is looking to take the next step within their career. Our client offers a social environment within a reputable practice, hybrid working options and flexible working options are available at their stunning office!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support bid submissions, award entries, and business development efforts
• Research and track new opportunities via tender portals
• Assist with press outreach and maintain media contacts
• Organise and update project resources, CVs, brochures, and publications
• Maintain and develop CRM and press databases
• Contribute to client research and business growth strategies
• Ensure consistency in branding and graphic materials
• Monitor media coverage and update internal records

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Prior experience in a similar role is advantageous
• Strong skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Familiarity with CRM systems is beneficial
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation abilities
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under deadlines
• Professional and confident in verbal and written English

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