The Plan A team is growing and we are looking for a proactive and eager Marketing and Bid Assistant to join our operations team in the London office.
We are a friendly team, focussed on knowledge sharing, learning and development. We are hands-on and like to go above and beyond to help architects and designers deliver successful projects.
About Plan A:
We are a specialist design management consultancy based in London. We provide design management services to support and guide many of the world’s best architects and designers through the design stages of a project. These include Bjarke Ingels Group, David Chipperfield Architects, Snøhetta and RSHP.
Our company is built around an ethos of forming close working relationships and having a mutual understanding of how design happens. We are proud to be known as the best in our field, reinforced by winning Building Magazine’s Consultant of the Year three times in the last six years.
With a team of over 60 people across our London and Cape Town offices, we actively encourage our team members to be directly involved in shaping the business and its culture, whether this is via their own careers or contributing to how we operate.
Role Summary:
Support the Marketing and Bid Manager with marketing initiatives and bid coordination. You will play a key role in preparing bids and other communication material, research, maintaining our databases, and assisting with various associated coordination and administrative tasks.
This is a great opportunity for someone either starting or in the early part of their career in Marketing / Bids. Whilst some relevant experience is helpful, we provide training and growth opportunities.
Location and type:
London, UK. This is a permanent, full-time position, working on a 4:1 flexible working schedule.
Responsible for:
- Support with communications, both internal and external, that raise Plan A’s profile.
- Prepare high-quality bid documentation.
- Coordinate and produce fee proposals, liaising with senior team members to obtain relevant information in a timely manner.
- Prepare Plan A CVs, ensuring they are accurate, tailored to each bid and delivered on time.
- Assist in creating and maintaining marketing materials, both internal and external.
- Assist with preparing communications material, including project profiles, company profiles, capability statements, client presentations, etc.
- Assist with website updates, social media campaigns and communication channels.
- Support the Marketing & Bid Manager in communicating with clients and third parties regarding bids and other marketing activities.
- Provide support to achieve objectives and business-related KPIs related to bids and marketing.
- Collaborate internally to gather all necessary information to ensure that high-quality proposals and submissions reach clients within deadlines.
- Assist with maintaining bid-related tools, CRM database, files and documentation.
- Support with conducting research to understand our clients’ needs, project scope and other information to strengthen our bid strategy.
- Support with award submissions relevant to Plan A.
- Support with administration as required to ensure our files, systems and databases are accurate and up-to-date.
- Assist in organising client events and activities.
Expected Behaviours:
- Proactive and hands-on with a keen eye for detail. High level of accuracy in editing and proofreading.
- Creative and strategic thinker who is highly organised.
- Able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- A natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- A true team player who can effectively coordinate with team members and clients.
- Enthusiasm to develop a robust understanding of how Plan A support Architects and Designers with specialist Design Management.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Architecture or a related field.
- Previous experience in a similar role (eg. Bid Assistant, Marketing Assistant) within a design / construction environment is desirable but not essential.
- Detailed knowledge of InDesign is essential / Basic skills in Photoshop is desirable.
What you’ll get:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, a close-knit team environment and office culture, along with opportunities for career development and further education or training.
- Competitive salary and benefits scheme.
- 25 days annual leave with a birthday bonus day, increasing with long service.
- Ability to buy additional annual leave and work remotely for up to two weeks per calendar year.
- Private health insurance and a robust pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme and mental health responders.
- Opportunities for learning, development and career advancement.
- Social culture with frequent team socials.
How to apply:
We would love to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter, explaining why you want to work for Plan A, and CV to careers@planaconsultants.com.
Please note, we do not accept applications without a cover letter.
We are open to Graduate applications for this role.
We celebrate diversity and are open to applications from all backgrounds! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to careers@planaconsultants.com if you have any questions or would like more information about the role.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Marketing and Sales
- Architecture and Planning
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