Artworker (12m FTC)

Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, dynamic Artworker to be part of our creative  team that sits within the wider BIGS (Business Improvement & growth Support) team.

You’ll be responsible for developing creative and visual solutions for Sodexo bids and supporting our Graphic Designers to format layouts in a wide range of media. You’ll need to have a keen eye for detail as you’ll work closely with the business segments to ensure accuracy and be responsible for supporting the quality bid submissions. Often working to tight deadlines you’ll be able to hit the ground running, be a multi-tasking pro and be calm under pressure. You’ll predominantly be using Adobe Creative Cloud so it’s essential you know your way around the software.

You’ll have the opportunity to shine, develop your skillset and be part of a team that are truly passionate about what they do!

This is a home based role with occasionally visit to our Salford office for teams meeting.

You will be required to provide a standout portfolio during the interview.

Role Responsibility

• Read and understand RFI or RFP documentation
• Support the proposal review process prior to submission to ensure a complete and high-quality submission is delivered
• Provide technical artworking and design advice and support to the sales teams following discussions with the graphic designer
• Support the creative/visual development of client solutions
• Close liaison with internal stakeholders to ensure all information is accurate
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce resource requirements for proposal developments
• Support and help facilitate workshops with the Creative Lead to develop win themes, story boards and document structure that help the team to produce a clear, consistent and complete submission document
• Ensure proposal documents are printed/uploaded to the agreed quality and timescales
• Develop and maintain the client’s proposal document templates in line with company branding or the agreed format with the BDM/bid solutioning manager and in conjunction with the graphic designers
• Manage collaborative workspace for proposals
• Work with the BidNet manager to ensure continuous refreshment of the bid library with the latest proposal content and examples of best practice
• Work as required with the creative design lead to support the team with completing projects that may sit outside the defined role

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in working with senior management to manage delivery of timelines and outputs
• Experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment
• Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple projects on time
• Relevant professional experience in supporting business development
• Proven capacity to effectively work within parameters of bid management processes
• Demonstrated achievement in the production of bid submissions at RFI, RFP and presentation stages
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage small to medium sized tenders, precise scheduling and multiple and shifting priorities.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, Adobe CC and very good working knowledge of InDesign 
• A keen eye for design and attention to detail 

Desirable

• Skills and knowledge in Illustration, Animation 3D design and UX 

Package Description

Salary - up to £30,000 pro rata Depending on Experience

12month FTC with the possibility to be made permanent

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process