Marketing and Bids Executive

About The Role:

An exciting new role has just come in with an established, multi-disciplinary, large architecture practice. They are seeking a Marketing & Bids Executive to join their team on a permanent basis in their Oxford studio.

As the Senior Bid Manager, you will be driving and energising the bid team, developing winning strategies, and overseeing the preparation of high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will work closely with sector directors, following previous established processes and best practices to ensure a cohesive bid strategy. They are looking for an individual who is friendly, sociable, and forward-thinking with a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.

With several offices across the globe, our client is an employee-owned practice that values collaboration and offers hybrid and flexible working options, including the possibility of a 9-day fortnight. They are also an equal-opportunities employer and a gold-standard Investor in People, reflecting their desire to promote diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the bid team to achieve successful tender outcomes
• Develop strategies to improve bid success
• Take ownership of bids and proposals
• Ensure resources and timelines are in place for high-quality submissions
• Manage bids to a consistent and high standard
• Organise and lead all bid-related meetings during the tender process
• Oversee the tender program
• Communicate with joint venture partners to ensure smooth collaboration
• Gather and share feedback from tenders to improve future bids
• Assist the Marketing Manager with general communications, event planning, awards, and administrative tasks

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Bid Manager within architecture or construction
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in IT, with experience in Adobe Creative Cloud and Open Asset preferred
• Confident handling a varied workload
• Strong copywriting skills with meticulous attention to detail

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