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Hereford, Gb

Hereford, England, United Kingdom

Hereford, England, United Kingdom

Hereford, England, United Kingdom

Scriptwriting student. Course includes:- Creating characters- Reviewing work- Discussing feedback- Monologues - Dialogues- Content development

Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Revenue generation•Supporting bids and tenders, working collaboratively with fee earners and the wider MBD team to create winning propositions•Providing insight into the clients and markets by collating research for pre-tender meetings•Supporting on the project management of large strategic pitches by drafting the action plan•Supporting on the delivery of the pitch process by preparing proposal structures and collating content•An acute attention to detail is needed with… Show more Revenue generation•Supporting bids and tenders, working collaboratively with fee earners and the wider MBD team to create winning propositions•Providing insight into the clients and markets by collating research for pre-tender meetings•Supporting on the project management of large strategic pitches by drafting the action plan•Supporting on the delivery of the pitch process by preparing proposal structures and collating content•An acute attention to detail is needed with proof reading all documentation•Using market awareness and product knowledge to focus on hot topics and trends which support the pitch strategy•Ensuring emphasis is placed on clients in the firm-wide Key Client Programme, actively looking for opportunities to further our relationship through the promotion of the firm's client service toolsInfrastructure, process and principles•Supporting in the production of pitch documents, predominantly across word and PowerPoint, to ensure materials are up-to-date, consistent and on brand•Working closely with the practice and sector BDs to ensuring we always have up to date boiler plate content, as well as wider firm products and services, and this is continually updated and maintained in the firms bespoke online pitch tool, Pitch pack•Ensure we are capturing new and unique content from all pitches that can be fully utilised on an ongoing basis•Working with the wider BD team to help maintain credentials, case studies and biographies•Supporting use of the firm wide opportunity log, creating reports and following up on opportunities logged.•Bid Pricing•Proposal Generation•Bid Production•Proposal Management Show less

London, United Kingdom

Main duties and responsibilities:• Managing the overall process of development and maintenance of the pre-written contento Gathering – using existing content and engaging with stakeholders to manage collation of additional contento Editing – ensuring a consistent, professional voice and appropriate styleo Process for maintenance – applying a system for ensuring the content is constantly reviewed and updated• Ensuring the content is managed in a way that is compatible… Show more Main duties and responsibilities:• Managing the overall process of development and maintenance of the pre-written contento Gathering – using existing content and engaging with stakeholders to manage collation of additional contento Editing – ensuring a consistent, professional voice and appropriate styleo Process for maintenance – applying a system for ensuring the content is constantly reviewed and updated• Ensuring the content is managed in a way that is compatible with the document automation system• Working closely with subject matter experts to produce content that is clearly articulated and easy to integrate into proposals e.g. sectors, regions, offices, groups, areas of expertise, relationship management policies and processes etc• Working closely with the Central Bids team members to effectively tailor content and ensure learning from feedback, debriefs and competitor intelligence are applied• Ensuring the system is as effective as possible for all users globally• Working with internal or external stakeholders of the document automation system to keep the system relevant to the firm's needs • Promoting the project to ensure appropriate levels of use Show less

London, United Kingdom

Key Tasks Monitor opportunities, communicate these at Director Level. Register interest where the decision is made to go for a project. Complete and submit PQQ/SQ documents. Maintain communication with the portals and complete any actions required/clarifications.Understand the tender documentation, communicate internally and work with the relevant  Director/sales/internal teams to complete the ITT documents within the deadline. Submit ITT documents and answer any… Show more Key Tasks Monitor opportunities, communicate these at Director Level. Register interest where the decision is made to go for a project. Complete and submit PQQ/SQ documents. Maintain communication with the portals and complete any actions required/clarifications.Understand the tender documentation, communicate internally and work with the relevant  Director/sales/internal teams to complete the ITT documents within the deadline. Submit ITT documents and answer any clarifications raised. Update question database, complete supplier application forms and other various admin tasks as required.Key achievements here Achieved 50% win rate on bids. Introduced an answer bank system to the company.  Won an important bid in my first week. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Core Responsibilities: Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes Coordinate and review / edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery Communicate and influence at a senior level. Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in persuasive writing and proposal best practice. Proposal automation… Show more Core Responsibilities: Delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes Coordinate and review / edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery Communicate and influence at a senior level. Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in persuasive writing and proposal best practice. Proposal automation software (or similar) experience. Document template management in line with company branding. Strong time management/prioritisation skills. Strong written English language skills. Excellent attention to detail.Key achievements here Achieved 195% of my target for the last year.  Nominated for a number of ‘One Fiserv’ in house company awards including team work and handling large amount of RFPs simultaneously Creation of ‘EMEA’ specific RFP/proposal template. Show less

London, United Kingdom

 Team member of UK IT solutions department (PwC’s Centre of Excellence) Delegation of IT issues to relevant technical expert Communicating via multiple channels to deliver on service level agreements (SLA) Rapid response to PwC audit teams who require assistance from client locations Report writing for senior management to improve systems and processes Relationship-building with audit teams to ensure all issues are resolved 100%. Hosting weekly team meetings and taking for responsibility… Show more  Team member of UK IT solutions department (PwC’s Centre of Excellence) Delegation of IT issues to relevant technical expert Communicating via multiple channels to deliver on service level agreements (SLA) Rapid response to PwC audit teams who require assistance from client locations Report writing for senior management to improve systems and processes Relationship-building with audit teams to ensure all issues are resolved 100%. Hosting weekly team meetings and taking for responsibility for action points. Additional responsibility – business partnering with Director to improve PwC intranet, responsible for editing and improving content. Show less

London, United Kingdom

 Direct admin support to Senior Managers, Directors&Partners (Audit) Communication with external clients in absence of senior leadership Response to client requests in a professional and corporate manner. General administrative support – writing correspondence, scheduling appointments, managing mail, copy/fax Document preparation using Microsoft Suite (professional documents including letters, memos, proposals, presentations, spread sheets & billing statements). Delivered all… Show more  Direct admin support to Senior Managers, Directors&Partners (Audit) Communication with external clients in absence of senior leadership Response to client requests in a professional and corporate manner. General administrative support – writing correspondence, scheduling appointments, managing mail, copy/fax Document preparation using Microsoft Suite (professional documents including letters, memos, proposals, presentations, spread sheets & billing statements). Delivered all work in accordance with Grant Thornton’s service lines Developed knowledge of the firm’s client engagement structure to business partner with colleagues and clients. Show less

London, United Kingdom

 Business partnering with Global Bid Director at TMF Group Delivery of high quality bids – winning new contracts in EMEA region Client engagement – responsible for explaining complex concepts Coordination of bid process - identification and formation of bid teams, assigning responsibilities and time- scales Commercial support for TMF group sales teams Escalation of issues to ensure delivery of agreed timelines. Briefing commercial teams on bid requirements.

London, United Kingdom

 The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to several partners and leaders in the Audit practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interact with external clients, and answer and respond to phone calls received by partners and managers. Provide general administrative support (type correspondence, answer telephone, schedule appointments, open mail, copying, faxing) for leaders. Use Microsoft Suite extensively to prepare professional documents including… Show more  The Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to several partners and leaders in the Audit practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interact with external clients, and answer and respond to phone calls received by partners and managers. Provide general administrative support (type correspondence, answer telephone, schedule appointments, open mail, copying, faxing) for leaders. Use Microsoft Suite extensively to prepare professional documents including letters, memos, proposals, presentations, spreadsheets and billing statements. Plan and set up meetings and teleconferences both internally and externally. Plan and coordinate special events. Show less

London, United Kingdom

 Preparation of proposals - concepts; gathering / formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approvals. Review of proposal requests, delivering recommendations based on in-depth analysis. Identification commercial opportunities & information gathering to assess business risks Delivering on proposal deadlines. Attending strategy meetings. Co-ordinate relevant proposal material - project data, deliverables, timetables, staffing, budgets, performance… Show more  Preparation of proposals - concepts; gathering / formatting information; writing drafts; obtaining approvals. Review of proposal requests, delivering recommendations based on in-depth analysis. Identification commercial opportunities & information gathering to assess business risks Delivering on proposal deadlines. Attending strategy meetings. Co-ordinate relevant proposal material - project data, deliverables, timetables, staffing, budgets, performance metrics. Graphic design skills used for presentations (delivered by senior management.) Show less

South Quay, London

 Client communication with global banks Working to tight deadlines, meeting performance targets and understanding a client’s needs under high pressure. Demonstrated attention to detail regarding sensitive data Knowledge of Data Protection. Use of various internal IT systems (Mainframe, Workflow, Workbench, Proxyedge, Postedge) in tandem.

Southwark Bridge, London.

 Handled large amounts of sensitive data. Dealt with extremely challenging clients by phone. Provided a professional administration service (including prepare agenda, reports, action lists, minutes, arrange meetings, liaise with senior officers on relevant issues) Used the knowledge from complaints and positive outcomes to influence and implement service improvements Achieved and exceeded key performance targets. Improved claims reporting to provide more detail to… Show more  Handled large amounts of sensitive data. Dealt with extremely challenging clients by phone. Provided a professional administration service (including prepare agenda, reports, action lists, minutes, arrange meetings, liaise with senior officers on relevant issues) Used the knowledge from complaints and positive outcomes to influence and implement service improvements Achieved and exceeded key performance targets. Improved claims reporting to provide more detail to senior management. Made important life affecting decisions under pressure and understanding the consequences of making such decisions. Show less

Archway, London

 Appointed Quality Control supervisor after being in the role a few months. Responsible for checking my peers’ work to ensure the department was highly efficient. Used observational skills and attention to detail to process important legal documents for vulnerable clients. Rewarding role relying on knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act issues and legislation. Processed applications for Enduring Powers of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Delivered a high level of service… Show more  Appointed Quality Control supervisor after being in the role a few months. Responsible for checking my peers’ work to ensure the department was highly efficient. Used observational skills and attention to detail to process important legal documents for vulnerable clients. Rewarding role relying on knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act issues and legislation. Processed applications for Enduring Powers of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Delivered a high level of service and working as part of a team to meet key performance targets Used internal IT system, MERIS. Consistently exceeded targets. Show less

Chancery Lane, London

 Responsible for the distribution of highly sensitive information within the organisation. Correctly labelled different types of personal claims onto the internal database. Rewarding role relying on knowledge of appeals to do with employment and benefit law. Sole responsibility for sending and filtering post of a sensitive nature. Photocopied and filed large amounts of important legal information.

Brighton, United Kingdom

 Delivered large amounts of sensitive information by hand to the head office. Attention to detail. Ensured the company is vigilant against data security breaches. Leading supplier of environmental search reports in the legal conveyancing sector. Administrative role supporting core work of Groundsure by maintaining accurate data Used a variety of IT packages to manage and manipulate environmental data Collected information from Head Office to be shared with… Show more  Delivered large amounts of sensitive information by hand to the head office. Attention to detail. Ensured the company is vigilant against data security breaches. Leading supplier of environmental search reports in the legal conveyancing sector. Administrative role supporting core work of Groundsure by maintaining accurate data Used a variety of IT packages to manage and manipulate environmental data Collected information from Head Office to be shared with team. Responsible for answering incoming calls to the department. Show less

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