Mountjoy is one of the foremost housing maintenance, facilities management, and construction companies in the South of England. 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