Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and continuously improve a bid library - including stock bid responses, certificates and company information. Complete supplier administration' forms and PQQ's for Vp Group customers in a timely manner; ensuring that a document audit trail is maintained. Own and maintain a formal bid pipeline and results database including a structured repository for all tender submissions. Management of any required Vp plc bid documentation including template, Group responses. Own a central repository of Vp customer contractual agreements (including a contract renewal and rebate pipeline). To encourage a professional customer service culture, ensuring the quality of response and service delivery reflects our high standards. Develop and maintain access to bid opportunity portals; including optimising key word searches. In addition, work with stakeholders across our business units to ensure that bid portals are being managed & monitored effectively at Group and divisional level. Proactively interrogate a suite of opportunity portals for relevant projects / contracts. Develop an understanding of products and legislation applicable to Vp businesses. Positively support activities that help promote our culture, values and behaviours. Ensure administrative processes are effective and tasks are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. To ensure as far as is reasonably practicable, personal and departmental health & safety. Support the pitch and proposal process from initiation through to implementation.

When considered necessary or appropriate by management you may be required to carry out any duties considered within your skill and competence to assist the smooth running of the business. What We're Looking For

Highly motivated, with strong communication skills both verbally and in writing through various mediums. Must have a passion for putting customers first. High attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and prioritisation skills. Capable of building positive and lasting relationships. Ambitious, diligent and willing to develop this team from the ground up into an integral part of the business. Ability to multitask and prioritise workload. Ability to handle information with the appropriate level of confidentiality and sensitivity. Highly creative individual with high level abilities on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Self-motivator, with high innovative drive. A natural completer-finisher, you will be deadline driven, results focussed with effective project and time management skills

Desirable

Understanding of the operational, commercial and knowledge of tools in the hire industry. Experience of completing prequalification documents and requests for information ideally within a construction related sector. Bid support experience and recent involvement in complex tender processes. Experience of internal liaison within a multi divisional business.

What We Can Offer You

Salary sacrifice pension 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Additional holiday purchase scheme Free Tool Hire Life Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye care vouchers Recommend a friend scheme Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required Cycle to work scheme Long service recognition My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands Discounts on HP products EE mobile contract discount offers Gym discounts Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan) Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Service Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses eleven prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, Vp Rail, UK Forks and CPH. Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs. Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr