Lead Bid Designer

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?

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 communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent time management skills; ability to assess deadlines and lead times across projects and plan accordingly.

Experience with print production processes.

Ability to work to tight deadlines with flexible creative approach.

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.