Commercial Bid Assistant Manager

Role overview

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Commercial Bid Assistant Manager to join the business on a permanent, full-time basis. The organisation is an independent consultancy focused on applied research and evidence-led advice that supports sustainable food production within a healthy natural environment.

You will join a small, energetic and encouraging team where you can develop strong professional relationships and grow your career. The position is based flexibly and can be carried out from home or from the Wolverhampton office. If you choose to work remotely, you must be willing to travel to Wolverhampton or other RSK locations for training, meetings and team activities.

ADAS consultants and scientists deliver practical and sustainable solutions across the environmental, energy, food and agricultural sectors. In this position, you will provide central support to bid leaders by helping prepare tender submissions that meet client deadlines and quality expectations.

As part of the wider RSK Group, a major engineering, environmental and technical services consultancy, you will also benefit from a broader support network, together with learning, development and internal progression opportunities.

Bid facilitation

• Act as a central contact for organising and assembling bid documentation.
• Make sure all bids follow client instructions and meet the required submission standard.
• Build bid templates using either internal formats or client-provided documents.
• Review and proofread bids carefully before they are sent to clients.
• Check that each bid aligns with ADAS profit and cash flow expectations.
• Keep ADAS registered on client tender portals and opportunity platforms.
• Ensure bid approvals are obtained and submissions are completed on time.
• Carry out any additional duties that may reasonably be required at your level, in line with the company’s changing needs, without extra pay beyond your existing remuneration package.

Bid opportunity coordination

• Monitor internet sources and tender publications every day to identify potential sales leads for the relevant ADAS business units.
• Maintain ADAS registrations and profiles on tender alert websites and buyer platforms such as UVDB.
• Update search settings regularly, including CPV code matches and keyword searches for OJEU filters, so that suitable opportunities continue to be captured as business needs and resources change.
• Arrange, prepare and run weekly conference calls for sales managers to decide whether to pursue opportunities.
• Maintain the bid opportunities tracker with details of tender opportunities reviewed by ADAS.
• Use awareness of upcoming bids to help the bid team work as efficiently as possible.
• Work with the RSK Notifications team when needed to help maximise group-wide opportunities.

Skills and personal profile

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat Creator for PDF creation, editing and document protection.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary of £28,000 to £30,000, depending on experience.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Flexible benefits package with options such as extra holiday purchase, a health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

Additional information

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

A more detailed job description is available as an attachment.

Agency CVs will not be accepted unless submitted through RSK PSL or approved secondary agencies.