Commercial Bid Assistant Manager

About the Role

ADAS, a division of the RSK Group known for its independent consultancy in sustainable food production and environmental research, is inviting applications for a full-time Commercial Bid Assistant Manager. This opportunity offers flexibility in work location, allowing candidates to be based either at home or at our Wolverhampton office, with periodic travel expected for training and team meetings.

This role supports ADAS bid leaders by managing the preparation and submission of tender documents ensuring timely delivery and compliance with client and company standards. Joining a small, supportive, and enthusiastic team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and access to the resources of a global engineering and environmental consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage preparation of all bid documentation as the main point of contact.
• Ensure tender submissions comply with client guidelines and internal quality benchmarks.
• Create and adapt bid templates based on internal and client specifications.
• Proofread and perform quality assurance checks on bids prior to submission.
• Verify bids adhere to ADAS profitability and cash flow requirements.
• Maintain company registrations on client tender and opportunity portals.
• Guarantee timely authorization and submission of bids to meet deadlines.
• Identify additional tasks within scope and capability that contribute to company needs.
• Perform daily searches on internet and tender publications to discover and communicate sales opportunities to relevant Business Units.
• Maintain and update ADAS registrations and profiles on tender alert websites and utilities potential buyer directories.
• Adjust tender search criteria regularly to capture relevant and current opportunities according to evolving company requirements.
• Organize and lead weekly conference calls with sales managers to decide on bid pursuits.
• Manage the bid opportunities spreadsheet to track tender opportunities reviewed by ADAS.
• Use insights on future bids to optimize team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with RSK Notifications team to enhance group-wide opportunity identification.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail across all bid preparation activities.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Creator, including PDF creation, editing, and document protection.

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary range from A328,000 to A330,000, dependent on experience.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Access to a flexible benefits package including options to purchase extra holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships.

Additional Information

RSK Group is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer. Candidates should note that unsolicited CVs from agencies not on the approved PSL or secondary agencies will not be accepted.