Emily Forth

Experience

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  Moxhull Hall

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Receptionist and Conference Coordinator
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  OCS Group UK

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  Bid Manager (previously Bid Coordinator)

  • Assist and review prequalification documents as required, maintaining a high success rate• Coordinate with all areas of the business as each proposal requires• Preparation of documents for presentations, meetings, site visits• Project co-ordination and preparation of the tender response for rebids and new opportunities. • Involvement in European wide tender responses when required• Produce high standard documentation and presentation packs in a timely manner meeting appropriate bid timetable milestones• Produce management reports as required by the business• Support the Sector Business Development department as necessary• Ensuring all elements of submissions and project documents are compliant and delivered on time• Proof-reading text to ensure all grammar and spelling are correct• Producing high quality images and graphics to improve the presentation of documentation• Managing document control procedures Show less

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  IPS - Integrated Premises Services

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Bid Coordinator

  • National remit for all tender requirements in Australia• Leading all bid document content and design• Redesign of all business marketing requirements, including the marketing brochure• Over 50 EOIs / ITTs / RFTs / proposals submitted during my contract• Establishment of a bid library

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  Assetlink Services Pty Ltd

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Bid Specialist

  • All elements of bid and project management for the AssetFuture (asset management) area of the business• Design and editing of the company newsletter• Coordinating of memberships and accreditations relevant to BDM• Update company CRM system (Salesforce), including all client opportunities, contacts and notes• Proof reading• Project management for BDM projects, including template design and the collation of standard bid answers• Panel registrations

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  Pioneer Facility Sevices

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  National Bid Manager

  • Manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities• Produce the bid plan and coordinate site inspections• Manage bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, operations, finance, commercial, legal and commercial teams• Management of the bid process• Ensure the delivery of consistent documentation• Organise bid distribution logistics, including the management approval process• Preparation of the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation• Develop value proposition and win strategies• Ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids Show less

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  Lander & Rogers

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  Business Development and Marketing Advisor (Tenders)

  My role initially involved supporting both the Sydney and Brisbane offices with specific business development activities including tenders, proposals and capability statements that contribute to the growth of practice groups and sectors, client relationships. The position evolved to supporting particular practice groups and sectors nationally. In addition to the above I also assisted with the management of client events, the growth of key client business and the development of business within specific targetsectors.Other responsibilities:• Pre-tender positioning• Client and market research• Opportunity qualification• Approach formulation• Project management and drafting• Tender debriefs• Tender administration• Reporting• Projects (for example the establishment of an intranet based database of all client and matters, encouraging across practice group selling and knowledge sharing) Show less

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  Planned break

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

  Traveler
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  Mitie

  Nov 2018 - Nov 2022

  Proposal Manager
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  ISS Facility Services UK

  Nov 2022 - Jul 2024

  Bid Writer
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  Mitie

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior Proposal Manager