Bid and Sales Coordinator

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world’s most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely. Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is keen on developing in bids and sales roles. You have strong organisational and communication skills and are passionate about contributing to business growth.

What you’ll be doing

You will work within the Commercial team with the Head of Bids and Sales team and will be responsible for supporting activity that ultimately helps us win business.

Bid Coordination

This role requires the highest levels of attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines. You will need to be able to plan, produce and deliver compliant proposal documents in support of the wider bid team, and in the long term independently for simpler submissions.

Core Responsibilities

• Supporting the bid teams as required on bids and develop bid understanding and acumen, including understanding client requirements, bid planning, bid monitoring, contribution to written proposals, etc.
• Co-ordinate bid production activities for prequalification questionnaires, simple offers, and due diligence responses.
• Liaising with the wider business to manage our library of information, including standard responses, CVs, and company information.
• Managing portal communications and the frameworks inbox.
• Contribution to the development of the bid toolkit, to optimise bid services wherever possible.
• Looking to introduce efficiencies into the process wherever possible.
• Assisting with customers and sales management to ensure that all customer new requirements are dealt with in a timely fashion.
• Responding to customer queries received via email or the Webchat function and managing the related new enquiries.
• Salesforce - Setting up projects, milestones, assignments to assist the handover from sales into delivery of new wins.
• Other ad hoc projects as required by the Head of Sales, for example support with partnership e-portals.

You will need to have experience in:

• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, customer service and negotiation abilities.
• Flexible attitude and ability to handle changing priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Friendly and a good team player!

This role will interact with customers and multiple Bridewell teams.

What’s in it for you?

Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive digital world where people and organisations can thrive. Our values of Do the Right Thing, One Team and Above and Beyond emphasise the importance of the part we play in society, and our commitment to our people and clients. Our story to date has been phenomenal, but success doesn’t end here and as we continue to grow and scale, we want to keep the same culture, passion and commitment to high quality that has enabled us to get this far.

Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following:

• 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options.
• Flexible Working (around core office hours).
• Performance Incentive Bonus.
• Company Pension.
• Employee Shareholder Scheme.
• Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service.
• Family Leave – After 1 year of service.
• Enhanced Maternity based on length of service.
• Dedicated Training Budget.
• Life Assurance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vision care).

Location: Bridewell operates a hybrid and flexible working policy, however you will be required to travel to different sites on occasion.

Note: To be eligible for this job you must either hold SC or be eligible and willing to go through security clearance.

Bridewell values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.