Mountjoy is one of the foremost housing maintenance, facilities management, and construction companies in South. We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in bids and marketing to join the business development team in a growing regional company.
The Business Development team is forefront of the growth plans for the business – responsible for identifying, bidding, and winning new contracts for both our Building Maintenance and our Building Projects divisions.
This is a varied role that would suit a well-organised and enthusiastic individual who will relish the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of marketing, communications, and bid management as part of a small team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Bid Writing and Bid Coordination
- Write Qualitative content for Bids/Tenders, working with the delivery teams for technical input as required
- Reviewing bid content library and ensuring up to date as needed
- Collation of selection questionnaire responses and tender responses - to meet client deadlines
- Liaison with estimating and operational teams to ensure tender responses collated and submitted on time
Tender Administration
- Managing the Bid schedules and database and always ensuring it’s up to date
- Booking meetings and setting up tender folders as required
- Monitoring bids/enquiries inboxes and tracking possible opportunities as required
- Managing & distributing weekly agenda, recording decisions and circulating to all attendees
- Support other departments as required (e.g. submission of accreditations, document design etc)
Marketing
- Responsible for maintaining internal staff communication app feed and liaising with other departments to post updates on regular basis
- Responsible for maintaining company website and social media and keeping news stories, case studies and other key information updated on a regular basis
- Responsible for assisting with marketing collateral as required including regular client newsletter and other ad-hoc communication requirements
- Ensuring all branded documentation is free from errors and reflects the company brand standards
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong organizational skills
- Have a clear and concise approach to written communication and able to tailor writing style dependent on the target audience
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to self-manage and be self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Comfortable liaising with people across the business at varying levels and confident in communicating to source content or finalise bid responses where relevant
- An eye for visual design would be extremely desirable
- Strong computer skills including MS Office, Adobe In-Design, Photoshop or equivalent
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
- Strong academic record including five passes at GCSE including English & Maths
- Degree in English language, Marketing, or similar subject degree, HND or equivalent OR 2-5 years’ experience in a recent role
EXPERIENCE
- Some knowledge or experience in a similar bid writer/management role ideally bidding for public-sector contracts in the construction, housing maintenance or facilities management sector.
- Experience using web Content Management Systems (Dupal) or design packages such as InDesign or Illustrator would be essential
