Senior Bid Coordinator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bid Coordinator to enhance proposal development within its London marketing team. This role is essential for driving growth in the Building Engineering Practice and involves collaborating with various business leads to create compelling proposals and client plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for teamwork. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions can make a significant impact on strategic growth initiatives and marketing efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience with a focus on proposal development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal and interview material development for project opportunities.
• Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Bid Coordinator to join our London Operational marketing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving proposal development to support our growth in the Building Engineering Practice and the wider Business groups that are operating in the UK. Collaborating closely with all business group leads, you will help develop persuasive proposal documents and interview materials, showcasing our engineering capabilities and experience with impactful messaging. You will also lead the development of client plans that drive market expansion and revenue growth.

The ideal candidate embodies professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness, adaptability, and a passion for continuous improvement, with a deep appreciation for teamwork. If you take pride in your responsibilities, uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and inspire others through your hard work and diligence, then this is the role for you.

In the role of Senior Bid Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

1. Support the pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective winning work through capture planning for upcoming project opportunities.
2. Support pursuit teams in developing persuasive proposal and interview materials.
3. Monitor client and industry websites for solicitation status.
4. Help file proposal and presentation material upon submittal.
5. Support management of client relationship management and financial systems to inform reporting metrics and dashboards.
6. Maintain accurate project and resume data in business development systems.
7. Arrange for professional photography on projects.
8. Support development of annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments.
9. Support implementation of key growth initiatives and investments as defined in annual and long-term strategic plans.
10. Support development and implementation of client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share, as assigned.
11. Support solicitation of formal client feedback.
12. Administer implementation of the go/no-go decision process in accordance with HDR’s Matrix of Authority.
13. Support content marketing campaigns to strengthen our brand, increase our visibility, and showcase our thought leaders.
14. Support the development and publication of engaging digital content that reflects HDR’s brand and elevates our thought leadership.
15. Implement social media campaigns.
16. Support implementation of strategies that elevate HDR’s brand and technical talent with industry associations.
17. Support creation of marketing collateral to support business development efforts.
18. Support fulfilling conference sponsorship benefits, as needed.
19. Support development of engaging internal communications content (announcements, presentations, videos, webinars).
20. Support planning of large, internal meetings (in-person or virtual).
21. Coordinate large, internal meetings (in-person and virtual).
22. Maintain inventory of branded materials used for client visits, conferences, and recruiting.
23. Train and mentor employees on business development and marketing best practices.
24. Articulate HDR’s capabilities and competitive advantages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign.
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-Croydon

Industry

Marketing/Communications

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.

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