London, UK
Bid coordinator
at Studio Egret West
Studio Egret West is seeking a bid coordinator to join its team in London.
This is an opportunity to join our high-profile AJ 100 practice to produce our bids.
About
Studio Egret West is an award-winning multidisciplinary practice of 87; architects, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, model makers and filmmakers working on mixed-use, place-making projects.
We are looking for a bid coordinator to join our team. Working closely with and supporting the marketing and communications lead and the directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, coordinating and producing compelling bid material.
General responsibilities include:
- coordinating bid proposal inputs from a variety of consultants
producing and coordinating case studies and awards submissions - producing competition entries and bid documents such as RFPs, PQQs, EOIs and ITTs to a high standard
- copywriting for proposals, compiling and presenting information into comprehensive documents with a strong graphic presence
- tracking bids, monitoring submission deadlines and following up where required
- providing regular feedback on any successes/weaknesses and identifying/advising on areas of improvement that can be made for future bids/practice protocols
- maintaining an up-to-date centralised database
- maintaining company bid literature, including staff CVs and the bid resource library
- copywriting for practice literature, including the SEW website
supporting marketing and communications with administrative tasks
Preferred skills and experience:
- proven experience of working within the architecture industry
advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) and MS Office - excellent literacy, writing and editing skills
- excellent time-management and organisational skills
- prior experience in preparing bid documents is essential
- ability to multi-task effectively, prioritising tasks
- strong content generation skills with a keen eye for detail (including proofreading, quality checking, imagery and design)
- ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- ability to coordinate people effectively and efficiently
Studio Egret West is a very sociable place to work, and we offer a host of benefits Studio Egret West is an Employee Owned Trust, which offers all members of the studio the opportunity to engage in the studio direction. The studio is a very sociable and inclusive place to work. We operate an inclusive culture, putting people at the centre of our decision-making process. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is a fundamental part of our Charter. All candidates are treated fairly regardless of background, age, race, sex or disability.
The role will come with a tax-free bonus scheme in line with the Employee Ownership regulation.
The studio offers several benefits such as weekly yoga classes, social sporting events, regional and international studio trips, free breakfasts, enhanced parental leave and hybrid working benefit schemes.
Please submit your CV with examples of your work, together with your salary expectations via the apply for job button below.