Bid and Marketing Executive

at  Aqua Protec Ltd

OVERVIEW

This opportunity for a Bid and Marketing Executive to join our team to add to our continued success allows for the successful candidate to develop marketing strategies from conception to publishing and to write high quality bids and proposals to secure new business, in line with the Company’s Business Strategy and targets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the majority of their working hours, based at our National Office in Worcestershire. Aqua Protec has a Hybrid Working Policy and, upon successful completion of a probationary period this role is eligible for flexible working arrangements to be negotiated and agreed.
Aqua Protec Ltd. prides ourselves on ensuring a positive working environment for our employees. We have initiatives in place to support the mental and physical health of our employees and have an ‘open for dogs’ policy in place at the National Office.
Our ethos is to deliver our services to the highest industry standards. We are looking for an ambitious and conscientious individual to join our team to help us promote this.

WORK EXPERIENCE

· 2+ years in a Marketing role with an impressive portfolio
· Bid writing experience with a proven track record, preferably in the Healthcare sector.
· Experience marketing or working in the service industry would be advantageous.
· Experience working with or in Education, Healthcare or other public service sector would be advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS

· English, Maths, Science and ICT GCSE or equivalent
· A-Level or Level 3 NVQ, foundation degree, HND or DipHE, in a relevant field (preferable)
· Prince2 qualification would be advantageous.

• This role provides opportunity for an experienced Bid writer to utilise their skillset in achieving sales targets and objectives through effective marketing and bid writing.
  As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for writing precise, high-quality bids and proposals to secure new business and expand our services. You will work closely with stakeholders, including our project management team, operations team, senior management and site team, to ensure submissions are detailed, clear, and align with client needs and to showcase our Company’s policies and processes.
  You will be expected to learn the statutory requirements of the industry, the Company’s USP’s, policies and procedures, and to shadow other department, including attending local sites during working hours to observe our service delivery during your probationary period.
  Aqua Protec has an extensive portfolio of Accreditations and Registrations to support bid writing and uses a Contract and Market Intelligence Software to assist with identifying suitable opportunities.
  The Bid and Marketing Executive will be an integral part of implementing marketing strategies in accordance with the business strategy, branding, and ethos. The ability to generate infographics, and update our website and social media are essential, and the successful candidate will have access to the Company’s graphic design platform. Aqua Protec attends Exhibitions, and it is the responsibility of the successful candidate to work with other members of the team to ensure that relevant and up to date promotional materials are ready for each event.
  It is recommended that you send us links to or examples of your marketing materials to support your application to this role.
  The successful candidate will be responsible for growing the department in line with the Company’s business strategy through:
  · Lead the creation of high-quality bids and tenders for new business opportunities, with a focus on healthcare services, universities, local authorities and other public services, such as Police Commissioner.
  · Utilising software to and summarise data and trends and plan a marketing strategy.
  · Identifying market opportunities through understanding industry and client requirements and identifying appropriate bid opportunities
  · Preparing and executing marketing action plan
  · Collaborate with colleagues from Operations Team, Service Operatives, Project Management Team, and Senior Managers to gather relevant information and data for bids.
  · Research Aqua Protec’s USPs and understand how these link to client requirements in order to tailor bid responses effectively and ensure compliance with specifications.
  · Write clear, persuasive and structured proposals and submit these within the deadline.
  · Maintain and update a library of proposal templates, case studies and other resources.
  · Achieve financial objectives through bid writing and targeted marketing.
  · Managing new contracts through start up and initiation, ensuring seamless transfer to Project Management Team.
  · Identifying opportunities for improvement in the bid writing process for continual improvement.
  · Developing layouts, infographics, social media posts, website design and other promotional materials tailored to bid objectives.
  · Staying ahead of emerging design and industry changes to bring fresh ideas to enhance bid opportunities.