London, UK
Bid manager
at HKS
HKS is looking for a bid manager to join its firm in London.
If you are looking for the opportunity to be a vital part of one of the world’s top design firms, you can find it at HKS by joining our marketing communications team as a bid manager located in our central London studio.
If you are a strategic thinker and planner with strong writing and graphics skills and a background in the architecture industry we are looking to hear from you.
The bid manager’s responsibilities will include:
- work closely with studio leaders to support their business development programme
- track PPP/PFI projects; track and respond to OJEU notices
- proactively seek new opportunities for the company: projects; competitions; speaking engagements etc.
- provide strategic thinking related to marketing outreach: brochures, qualification packages, fee proposals and presentations
- prepare proposal and interview submissions including writing and editing text and design layout with inclusion of graphics, CVs, project schedules, etc. working within company brand standards
- manage the pursuit submission process working with key team members on requirements, scheduling, assignments and maintaining deadlines
- manage and prepare presentation boards, qualifications packages, presentations, etc. working within company brand standards for business development
- enter and manage leads, opportunities and pursuit information into CRM system
- maintain files in standard formats and filing structure
- maintain and manage boiler plate information with marketing team
- create, maintain and update marketing resource materials working with the marketing resource manager
- update and maintain information within our project information database system
- assist team members in developing submissions for professional accreditation, fellowships and other honours and awards submissions
- assist teams with other submissions such as design awards, conferences and related or local PR
The ideal candidates should have the following key skills and experience:
- bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or related area
- excellent oral and written communicator
- relevant prior marketing experience
- knowledge and in interest in architecture/interior design
- high proficiency in InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite
- proficiency in standard Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
HKS is an equal opportunities employer and as such we value the talent, potential and attitude of our employees so we still want to hear from you if you do not have all the experience we are looking for.
In return for your hard work, we are offering a competitive salary depending on experience, excellent benefits and a fantastic working environment. To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio with a covering letter detailing how you meet the key skills and why you would like to join the team.