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Proposals Assistant
September 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Proposals Assistant
Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
Business Unit: Regional Buildings Eastern
Contract: Permanent, full time
With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for an individual with a creative mind as well as being deadline focused, to join our Eastern team as a Proposals Assistant.
Job responsibilities
Working with the wider bid and submissions team, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating and compiling prequalification questionnaires from receipt to submission whilst effectively tailoring each submission to make it bespoke to each clients' individual requirements. Providing relevant and high-quality submissions content whilst ensuring accuracy and efficiency, you will also ensure the best collective data is available and present information in engaging and innovative ways. It will be imperative that you support, engage and develop the wider team whilst driving positive change and continuous improvement.
What do we need from you?
Being proficient with Adobe InDesign, Acrobat and Microsoft software will play a key role in your success in this role, as well as having the ability to produce well-presented and structured information materials. As there are tight deadlines, working efficiently, fluidly, and flexibly is necessary as well as having effective communication and influencing skills. Whilst having experience is required, being educated to degree level or equivalent is also desirable.
What will you receive?
You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.
Flexible/Agile Working
At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you'd like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk
If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.
Closing Date: 14th October 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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