Bid Coordinator

ABOUT dRMM STUDIO LONDON

dRMM is a London and Berlin based, international collaborative studio of architects and designers. dRMM are makers of radical, sustainable and socially useful architecture, recipients of numerous awards including the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2017 for Hastings Pier.

Recently completed projects include Charlton Workstack in London; Wick Lane housing and industrial workspace in Hackney, London; and Neues Schleiermacherhaus in Berlin.

Our thriving studio is made up of a multi-national team with unique backgrounds and experiences who work in the belief that architecture should be – above all – socially useful and responsible.

dRMM’s studio culture is one of openness and warmth and we welcome people of all backgrounds.

dRMM are a BCorp certified company committed to promoting environmental and social responsibility through our practice.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated Bid Coordinator to work across the studio’s new business activities. You will be responsible for identifying and presenting potential new job opportunities and involved in coordinating, producing and writing submissions in line with the practice’s vision and business development strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and collaborative team, working closely with the Directors and management team.

You will predominantly be supporting our London studio but will occasionally be called upon to support our Berlin studio and communications output for both.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with the senior management team to deliver high-quality submissions.
• Identifying new business opportunities, including public tenders, OJEU notices, and competitions. Presenting relevant opportunities to the senior management team at weekly meetings.
• Produce and compile material including but not limited to company profiles, case studies, CVs and team organisational charts.
• Responsible for coordinating submission requirements for job opportunities for timely submission. This includes managing contributions from both internal and external collaborators.
• Produce written content to a high-quality standard.
• Maintaining information and workflow trackers in relation to bids, opportunities, ongoing and completed projects.
• Responsible for the upkeep and management of a bid library, creating high-quality, re-usable content.
• Joint responsibility for the upkeep of Open Asset, our image database.
• In collaboration with the senior management team assist in reviewing our current practices, identifying and carrying out processes to improve the way in which we work.

You may also be called upon to assist with the following tasks:

• Coordinate and write awards submissions for projects and bespoke profiles for the studio and key people.
• Create and curate communications outputs across various channels including the dRMM website and social media platforms.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role within the architecture or design industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relations and dialogue with the Directors, management team, architects and admin team in the practice.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with collaborators and stakeholders.
• Good at prioritising your time and effectively managing a busy and varied workload.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an effective team.
• Flexibility and versatility including working on a variety of projects in parallel.
• Can work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong graphic presentation skills are essential.
• Fluency in Affinity or Adobe Indesign and MS Office Suite is essential.
• German speaking is desirable but not essential.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR (up-to-date) CV, SAMPLE PORTFOLIO OF WRITTEN WORK, AND A SHORT COVER LETTER DETAILING YOUR SUITABILITY TO THE ROLE AND NOTICE PERIOD TO:- Delroy.Lammie@hackney.gov.uk. (max file size 5 mb)

YOUR CV SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

1. Personal Profile (Ensure this section is tailored to the specific role you are applying for)
2. Employment History (List in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent role)
3. Education, Training, and Qualifications (List in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent, and including secondary school education)

Location: Coate Street, London, E2

Working hours: This is a full-time role from our studio on Coate Street / 2 days per week working from home, with core working hours to allow flexible start and finish times.