Bids and Commissioning Coordinator

Bids and Commissioning Coordinator

Grade: 3.1 - 3.3 (£20,870-£25,233)

Hours: Full time

Location: Sherwood Rise

Closing Date:  11 August 2017

 Interview Date: 25 August 2017

What are we looking for? 

A proactive Bid Coordinator with experience of identifying new business development opportunities and a proven track record of achieving individual income targets. Experienced in the updating and registering of bid opportunities for tracking and monitoring purposes and circulating weekly PQQ and Tender summaries. An ability to develop and manage a PQQ & tender bid library ensuring continuous improvement of the process in maintained

Who Are We?

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding social enterprise at the forefront of providing jobs and skills advice, training and apprenticeships to support young people, adults into work with reputable employers and training. We deliver projects and administer funding within local communities and operate the National Careers Service across the East Midlands and Eastern England. We are jointly owned by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to achieve their potential and, in so doing, help reduce unemployment and support economic growth.

What can we offer? At Futures, our company-wide values: underpin who we are and what we do and it is essential that all colleagues share these.  Having these values means we work in a culture which is open to learning and improvement, leads by example, is passionate about making a difference and develops the potential of both colleagues and clients.

Having a happy and motivated workforce is critical to our ongoing success. We genuinely care about our colleagues and offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support you in your role and grow in confidence. We will: help you develop in your role, support your career growth, promote positive health and wellbeing at work, and encourage a good work/life balance

Job Specification Requirements
The successful candidate will:

• Educated to NVQ4/HNC/HND/Degree level qualification
• Close attention to detail with excellent time management skills
• Experienced and competent project management skill set
• Manage the updating and registering of bid opportunities for tracking and monitoring purposes and prepare and circulate weekly PQQ and Tender summaries
• Developed and managed a PQQ & Tender bid library ensuring continuous improvement of the process in maintained
• Competent in Microsoft office and CRM systems
• Possesses a ‘can do' attitude and approaches challenging situations in a positive and enthusiastic manner

Application Method
To apply, and for further details and a job description for this vacancy visit the Futures website by clicking apply

Job reference: FUT49

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks prior and during employment.