Assistant Bid Manager
Salary – £35,868 - £44,835 per annum
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Location & Postcode – Northampton
As an Assistant Bid Manager at FCC Environment, you will support the development and delivery of bids and projects across our development pipeline. Working closely with the Senior Bid Manager and key stakeholders across the business, you will assist in managing bidding activities from opportunity identification and tender preparation through to contract award and handover.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and career progression opportunities
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the delivery of bids and projects within FCC Environment's Development pipeline.
- Monitoring tender portals and identifying new business opportunities.
- Assisting with opportunity assessments and bid qualification activities.
- Preparing high-quality tender submissions and supporting contract documentation.
- Coordinating input from departments, including Operations, Fleet, SHEQ, Technical, Estates & Planning, Legal, Finance and Human Resources.
- Taking ownership of allocated bid activities and contributing to successful bid outcomes.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of bid processes, procedures and submission quality.
- Managing and monitoring project and programme delivery plans as required.
- Producing reports and updates for management.
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health and safety standards and environmental requirements.
What are we looking for?
- Educated to A-Level standard or above.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Resilient, proactive and adaptable to changing priorities.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a bid management environment.
- Experience with bid writing, tender management or InDesign would be advantageous but is not essential.
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary description
£35868.00 - £44835.00 per year