Tender Support Assistant

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is the UK’s Centre of Excellence for research in the terrestrial and freshwater environmental sciences.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join the CEH Business Development team based at the headquarters of CEH.  You will work with the Tender Support Executive to provide material support on research tender preparation to improve the quality and outcomes of CEH proposals and enable improved marketing capability, maintaining existing and securing new, customer relationships.  We are now seeking an excellent administrator to support this ongoing initiative.

Specific tasks will include:

•    Support to Principal Investigators, Business Development Managers and the Tender Support Executive to include:
o    Collate content from Business Development Managers, Principal Investigators and  external partners into EoI, PQQ, tender and grant submissions
o    Update and maintain all standard company information requirements for tenders
o    Create and update CVs for use in tender submissions
o    Create and update CEH capability statements
o    Proof reading tenders to ensure compliance and excellence

•    Establish and maintain CEH’s organisational profile on bidding portals
•    Organisation of tender documentation, maintaining comprehensive records for the bid management process
      o Produce monthly funding news summaries for CEH staff

Skills and qualifications required
You will hold a good degree in an appropriate subject or equivalent professional experience.
You will have effective IT skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint – Access desirable)
It is essential that you provide a responsive and efficient approach to the delivery of services and prepare and proof read to produce high quality written material.
Previous administrative experience in a professional services environment within a sales/business development team would be desirable
You will possess excellent communication and problem solving skills with the ability to work independently when necessary
Eligibility to apply

To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc226135_6433.aspx please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC226135.

Closing Date: 7th July 2016
Interview Date: 25th July 2016