Research Assistant: Marketing and Bids

Location: London Salary: Intermediate Level

We’re looking for an inquisitive, research-driven candidate to join our Penna marketing function. The successful individual will work on our bids and new business recruitment submissions for our local government and public sector team, working with our Director and consultants.

Role Purpose

They’ll also research and craft insightful thought-leadership content and social media for the entire Penna business. They’ll be responsible for researching trends in our markets and ensuring Penna stay on the pulse of developments and commentary within them.
Their role will include liaising with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers as well as the Penna Directors on a regular basis.
This is a unique role, with many opportunities for progression. We’re looking for an individual to learn and grow within the position.

Key responsibilities

Efficient organisation of marketing, bid and research activities
Work with the marketing team to deliver annual marketing plan
Work with the executive search team to improve bidding process
Create quality tender and bid submissions
Support on content planning, creation and social media upkeep
Professional and highly approachable communicator

Responsible for supporting marketing activity

Brand guardian
Develop and maintain relationships with our main partners
Provide proactive administrative support to the wider team as needed
Create content and social media for the business
Research our existing and target markets
Work on business wide campaigns

Responsible for supporting Executive Recruitment and Sourcing bid activity

To continually review and enhance the look, feel and content of proposals
To support consultants with proposal development, writing and submission
To keep abreast of the local government market and upcoming changes
To work with consultants to define and agree market ‘differentiators’ and ‘added value’ propositions
To work with D&I Lead and Consultants to continually refresh D&I content in proposals

PENNA BEHAVIOURS

All employees within Penna must demonstrate behaviours consistent with the corporate values; Accountable, Supportive, Collaborative and Inspiring as listed below:

ACCOUNTABLE

Does what they say they will do

•Builds open, honest and realistic relationships with customers and colleagues

•Reliable and acts with integrity

•Determined and passionate about delivery the best

•Accountable

SUPPORTIVE

Creates an environment where people can give of their best

•Seeks to understand the needs and concerns of others

•Creates a learning environment

•Seeks feedback from other in order to learn and develop

•Inspires others to achieve their goals

COLLABORATIVE

Works as part of one team

•Pulls together to put the customer first

•Support colleagues without waiting to be asked

•Helps others succeed and celebrate their success

•Actively looks to break down barriers and finds ways to work together

INSPIRING

Creates new possibilities

•Comes to work to make a difference, sets high goals and gives 100% personal energy

•Believes in what we do and demonstrates this through actions

•Regularly challenges thinking and is open to new ideas and ways of working

•Has ambition and confidence to do thinks in new ways and to create and deliver inspirational solutions

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