Bid & Marketing Assistant

We are currently recruiting a Bid & Marketing Assistant based in our Riyadh Head Office to support the Bid, Marketing, and Operations team. The primary function of the Bid & Marketing Assistant role is to assist in the preparation of marketing materials, proposals, and presentations while also contributing to the development and execution of marketing strategies for the delivery of high-quality and engaging marketing and communications activity in KSA.

Bid Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Registration and maintenance of accounts for online bid portals
• Monitoring incoming bid information and communications, distributing to bid team and management, and tracking bid submissions
• Support with the management of Bid Library from CVs, and templates to case studies
• Coordinator support to the Bid Managers throughout the bid lifecycle including:
• Downloading tender documents
• Supporting the end-to-end production and delivery of bids
• Assisting with the preparation of kick-off documents
• Coordinating and completing Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and Requests for Information (RFI)
• Disseminating and communicating client tender clarifications
• Populating bid templates
• Supporting the production of presentation materials
• Sourcing imagery to create visually impactful bids and storing these in the bid library

Marketing Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Providing creative input and ideas, brainstorming, and developing design concepts from initiation to completion of finished artwork.
• Adhering to and maintaining the integrity of RLB global brand guidelines and supporting their development.
• Designing information graphics, illustrations, brochures and reports, marketing collateral, and signage.
• Supporting all development of digital media including video, animation, interactive tools, and microsites.
• To support the marketing team in developing impactful content to build the RLB brand, and to analyse and attract targeted audiences including potential employees, industry peers, and current and future clients.
• Support HR and business leads on business strategy communications and implement change initiatives, embedding culture and driving employee engagement.
• Supporting the marketing team in the delivery of corporate marketing plans and strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Identifying and supporting the delivery of industry events, awards, and sponsorship opportunities to enhance and promote the RLB brand.

Person Specification:

The Bid and Marketing Assistant candidate should have 1-2 years of experience in a marketing or bids-related role, demonstrating familiarity with bid writing and proposal development processes, as well as proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are essential. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

A creative mindset and strong interpersonal skills are highly valued, as the role involves generating innovative ideas for bids and marketing campaigns and building relationships with clients. The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (5.5 or above) (InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, WordPress and Photoshop).
• Working knowledge of website structure/ functionality and basic HTML.
• To continually develop skills in the latest desktop publishing, printing and graphic design techniques.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude, with a thirst for knowledge and learning
• Teamwork, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is essential
• A collaborative working style and an ability to operate within in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the construction industry would be a distinct advantage
• MS skills – Word, PowerPoint are critical
• Attention to detail essential with excellent writing skills
• Flexibility and open to changing priorities

Company Overview:

With 170 KSA staff and 4,500 worldwide, Rider Levett Bucknall has a truly global reach, and with such scope can offer a local presence to its clients almost without exception. We are committed to our core services and pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and leading-edge service provision.

We are an award winning, leading independent firm providing our clients with some of the most comprehensive and forward-thinking advice available.

We offer a range of complementary quantity surveying, project management, building surveying and advisory services from conception, through design and construction and operational performance of facilities to their eventual disposal or reuse.

Our clients have rapid access to the latest industry intelligence and innovations, which serve to enhance value and mitigate risk. We provide expert management of the relationship between value, time and cost from inception to completion. We do this through our global and local team of experts, who possess a passion for both core services and innovation.

We are committed to developing new services and techniques aimed at enhancing our clients' businesses in the long term.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered for this role. We appreciate your interest in Rider Levett Bucknall and wish you the best of luck in your job search.