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Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK is looking for a Proposals Administrator, established or first appointment to join their team. The role focuses on managing bid documentation and tender administration to obtain contracts with prestigious clients in England and Wales. You will be managing the development of bid documentation and tenders, from receipt of client information through to contract award. The successful candidate will have responsibility and accountability for supporting the production of winning bids.

We invite all experienced administration professionals, including qualified administration apprentices from a business environment looking for their next step to apply. A bidding background is a benefit, although not essential as we will provide training and development for the right candidate. We offer a supportive and friendly environment with hybrid working, allowing you to collaborate with various Transmission and Distribution functions. Ideally based out of our Darlington office, the successful candidate will work from home and must be able to commute to the local office on a hybrid basis.

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The Role

Reporting to the Proposals Manager, key responsibilities include managing proposal development, scheduling meetings, collaborating across functions for proposal preparation, liaising with clients, organising site visits, preparing presentations, managing documents, setting up new bids, ensuring timely proposal submissions and developing a proposal content library for efficient information retrieval.

The main requirements include, demonstrated administrative experience in a business setting, GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, strong communication skills, attention to detail, effective organisational abilities, resilience and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while adhering to processes.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

As a prominent provider of engineering and construction services in the UK transmission and distribution sector, we are dedicated to leading the way towards achieving net zero by 2050. We have secured a robust workstream for the upcoming years, offering a unique opportunity for successful candidates to contribute to our ongoing Proposal team’s outputs. Your involvement will help contribute to the expansion of network capacity crucial for fulfilling the UK government's 2030 objectives, Great British Energy’s mission and the pivotal transition to a sustainable, net-zero future. Join us in delivering power for the future!

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession