Trainee Marketing and Bids Coordinator
About Us:
Delivering excellence for over 150 years, Thomas Johnstone Ltd provides our clients with the highest quality fit-out, manufacturing and building solutions. From our humble beginning as a sole trader, we have grown to be a multi-million-pound specialist fit-out contractor delivering projects across numerous sectors throughout the UK. We deliver the highest quality finishes for our clients in various sectors, from luxury hotels and leisure providers to modern commercial spaces.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Trainee Marketing and Bids Coordinator to join our team at our head office in Inchinnan.
The successful applicant will work closely with our Marketing and Bids Coordinator, supporting bid submissions, marketing activities and business development initiatives across the company. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in bid management and marketing within a growing specialist contractor.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the preparation, formatting and submission of PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), ITTs (Invitations to Tender) and tender responses
- Working closely with internal teams to collate information for submissions
- Maintaining bid libraries and image libraries
- Supporting wider marketing activity including social media, presentations, and website updates
- Downloading, organising, and maintaining bid documentation and supporting information
- Assisting with internal communications, award submissions, and brand templates
- Providing support with the organising and managing of external and internal events
- Ensuring submissions meet high standards of accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Helping to identify innovative ways to improve processes, systems, and document management
- Using Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other software as required
- Proofreading and quality-checking submissions prior to issue
- Coordinating the collection of project information, case studies and supporting evidence
- Maintaining company CVs, project profiles and case study information
- Ensure the integrity and reputation of the company is upheld at all times.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Keen to learn and develop
- Willing to undertake occasional travel to project sites across Scotland
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
- Excellent communication skills with an excellent standard of written English
- High attention to detail and strong literacy skills
- Strong administrative and digital skills, including data and document management
- A pro-active, solution focused mindset with a drive to improve processes
Additional Information:
Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references and a basic disclosure check.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Renfrew PA4 9RU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person