Lead Bid Designer

4 weeks ago

City of London, Central London, United Kingdom Elior Part time
Join our team

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Bid Designer to join our team in the London office to oversee and lead the design and quality of bid production of the business development design team

Our offices are based in London and Macclesfield, linked via good public transport routes. We offer comprehensive learning & development opportunities, and an engaging work atmosphere. They are sociable and open spaces with fantastic restaurant/catering facilities. Lunch subsidies / free refreshments and snacks are offered.


What you'll be doing...

In this role, you will lead the creative strategy for tenders, and presentations and ensure that we are delivering compelling and competitive visual representation and core values of Elior UK.


Key Accountabilities:

  • To lead the bid design team in creating high-quality tenders and presentations to tight deadlines.
  • Deliver and inspire innovative and market-leading work, ensuring project briefs are clear and that deadlines are met.
  • Develop the creative team through a monthly 'Design Forum' and by assessing and addressing training needs.
  • Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand what Sales needs to be market-leading and how the creative process can support the pipeline.
  • Visit sites and liaise with internal departments regularly to ensure company innovation and best practice is captured in our bids.
  • Build and maintain a strong library of graphics, photos, videos, and other visual material.
  • Support the creation of materials for SLT presentations and meetings as required.
  • Ensuring that all design work is consistent with our brand guidelines within each sector and communicates our messaging effectively.
  • Creating visually appealing graphics for a variety of tender presentations and materials.
  • Creative development of client-specific brands, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials to be used in bids.
  • Liaise with the business development and retention team and engage key stakeholders for signoff of key activity.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of design projects across the F&B industry.
  • Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects, InDesign).
  • Experience leading and managing design for bids and understanding of the presentation and quality of work required to win.
  • Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in both print and digital media.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Experience with print production processes.
  • Senior stakeholder management experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

We are offering a salary of up to £42,000 plus sales commission

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

  • Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
  • Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
  • Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
  • Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
  • Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

  • Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

  • Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

  • Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

  • Workplaces & Office Space
  • Sporting Venues & Stadiums
  • Attraction & Heritage Sites
  • Public Sector & Defence
  • Health, Care & Hospitals
  • Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us


Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.



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