Pursuit Specialist (Bid Coordinator)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and communications company is seeking a Pursuit Specialist (Bid Coordinator) in London to manage responses and collaborate with various teams. The role involves leading proposals from initiation to selection, requiring excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud essential.
• Ability to manage proposals and coordinate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuits from initiation through to selection phases.
• Evaluate and edit proposal content.
• Conduct market research and support capture planning.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Pursuit Specialist (Bid Coordinator) - (181942)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to make a positive impact on the world.

Our Pursuit Specialists are highly organized and thorough, managing responses from initiation to final decision. You will collaborate with business development, marketing leadership, project managers, and other stakeholders across North America.

• Lead pursuits from initiation through qualifications, proposal, interview, and selection phases, including all submittals.
• Manage large pursuit teams and meet high-pressure deadlines with diligence.
• Understand experience, knowledge, and project requirements for the program.
• Coordinate with project managers, marketers, subconsultants, and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with writers and graphic designers.
• Evaluate and edit technical and non-technical proposal content.
• Gather past project experience and develop personnel resumes.
• Conduct market research, identify trends, and assist with capture planning.
• Maintain accurate pursuit status reports in CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in person.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.

Our Values and Commitment

We believe in building on each other's experiences to make great things possible. We foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and connection to our clients and communities.

As employee owners, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups support belonging and engagement across diverse communities.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Industry

Marketing/Communications

Schedule

Full-time

Status

Regular, Employee

Application

Job posted on October 18, 2024

HDR is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history.

Join us to make a difference and tackle the world's greatest challenges with innovative solutions.