Total 4 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ

Serco is a global Defence business and a critical player in the UK Defence Enterprise. We make an impact by delivering agile and resilient services, covering people and training, engineering and infrastructure solutions. We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to support the Defence Enterprise to protect the nation in a volatile world
Bid WriterHybrid (Home based with regular UK travel for meetings/visits)Full Time, Permanent
Salary
- £40k-£45k dependent on experience
Serco is a global Defence business and a critical player in the UK Defence Enterprise. We make an impact by delivering agile and resilient services, covering people and training, engineering and infrastructure solutions. We bring together the right people, the right technology and the right partners to support the Defence Enterprise to protect the nation in a volatile world.

As Bid Writer, you’ll provide professional and high-quality bid writing support for bids, large and small, within our Bidding teams, specifically our Defence Business Unit. Working closely with the rest of the bidding team
- and thoroughly understanding the proposed solutions
- you’ll produce quality bids that meet the client’s brief whilst being visually engaging and compelling. This will include the production of written responses, storyboards, and other bidding collateral.
As well as the satisfaction of working on contracts that directly supports the UK Defence Enterprise, you’ll also benefit from an environment that firmly sets the stage for your own career development and progression, whether you want to specialise, progress upwards, or broaden your career. We offer a wide portfolio of career frameworks, with the right training and development in place to support your aspirations, including in Sales, Bids, Solutions, Commercial and Project Management to name a few.

Your main responsibilities:

· Support the bid team in the creation of storyboards and to ensure these are implemented in the writing pathway.
· Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other colleagues and specialists to translate solutions and knowledge into crafted written responses.
· Create quality responses which are well-written, accurate, concise, and visually engaging. They will also effectively convey the required message, answer the customer’s requirements (including adherence to word counts, presentational requirements, and evaluation criteria requirements) and score well.
· When required, to conduct additional research to supplement bid responses including collation and presentation of relevant data.
· To incorporate win themes, USPs, sales messages, case studies and ‘hot button’ material into responses, aligned with APMP best practice.

What you’ll need to do the role:

· You will have experience of a complex and varied bidding environment (across different methods of procurement) and will have experience of managing multiple deliverables.
· Experience in Defence tenders.
· Highly competent in MS Office software with some experience of other tools and applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Project, Visio, etc. Skills around template creation and document manipulation would be advantageous.
· Excellent communication skills including relationship development and stakeholder management; individuals will be confident and articulate in all communications

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

· There are no specific requirements for qualifications for this role although the successful candidate will have previous defence bid writing experience and is likely to have a background in journalism, linguistics, or similar and must be able to write to a very high level (fluency, accuracy, correct messaging etc.).
· Familiarity with using AI within a writing process
· Practical understanding of Shipley
· APMP Foundation or higher qualification

We understand that the skills gap can sometimes prevent us from meeting exceptional candidates – please don’t hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· APMP Foundation qualification
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

· Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
· APMP Foundation qualification
· A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and more
· Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts
· Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities
· Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

POSITION SUMMARY

The Portsmouth Marriott Hotel is looking for an Event Support Expert (Team Leader) to help support and lead the fantastic Conference and Banqueting Team!

We are looking for a passionate Event Support Expert (Team Leader) wanting to deliver a first-class experience at the world leading hospitality company Portsmouth Marriott Hotel located near famous landmarks such as the Spinnaker Tower has a range of amenities including: Cast Iron Bar & Grill, our signature restaurant and fitness centre.

The Portsmouth Marriott Hotel provides exceptional, personal, and friendly service whilst catering to a variety of guests.

At Portsmouth Marriott there is the opportunity to progress your career in a supportive environment!

The impact you'll make as a Event Support Expert (Team Leader)

You will enjoy working with and leading a well-synchronized service staff, prepared to do whatever it takes to pull off a flawless event. When the guests arrive, they will be pleased to find your polished appearance and dedication to exceptional service that delights in the details. You will feel a sense of accomplishment knowing that you've impressed each guest with personalized attention.

What you'll be doing as a Event Support Expert (Team Leader)

• Prepare coffee breaks, carts and stations with appropriate supplies
• Organize tables, action stations, buffets, and carts for service
• Communicate any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen
• Ensure courses are properly cleared and crumbed in a timely fashion
• Manage the presentation of tableware so that it is accessible for the guests
• Monitor cleanliness and proper sanitization of tables, stations and service areas
• Lead shifts and Serves as a role model to our fantastic banqueting team
• Lead on delivery of our amazing range of conference and events
• Organize the day to day running of our events to ensure a smooth and seamless operation
• Support the Restaurant and Bar operation within our Cast Iron Bar and Grill.
• Works closely and efficiently with our passionate Sales and Events department

A successful Event Support Expert (Team Leader) is someone who…

• Enjoys the fast-paced operation
• Leads by example and is a team player
• Can communicate clearly (verbal, listening, writing)
• Is proactive, reliable and can support shifts including weekends and bank holidays

In return for your hard work as a Event Support Expert (Team Leader), you will receive…

• Discounted stays at over 8,100 hotels worldwide!
• Discounted food & drink in all our restaurants and bars
• Discounts for your friends and family
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• 20 Holiday days, increasing with length of service
• Double pay for bank holidays
• Gratuities
• Company sick pay after 6 months of service
• World class training and development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Staff parties
• Free meal on shift
• Free car parking
• Service awards and recognition gifts

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Department at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our experienced Heads of Centre, Senior Inclusion Support Assistants, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.
You will find all details of this vacancy on our website; we would strongly recommend you visit and meet our team before applying.
Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos.
‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’.
OFSTED June 2023

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a very exciting opportunity to join the Inclusion Department at Trafalgar School. You would be working alongside our experienced Heads of Centre, Senior Inclusion Support Assistants, and dedicated team of teachers and support staff.

Trafalgar School is a vibrant learning community where every member of staff understands the difference that they can make to our students’ outcomes. We expect all staff to be actively involved in the personal development of our young people and to show full commitment to their own and the school’s professional development.

Trafalgar School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; and they expect all staff to share this commitment.

Key Purposes:

To perform all duties and accountabilities as described in the Inclusion Support Assistant Job Description.

To provide training and development for staff for their specialist intervention area, working individually or with groups as required.

To work with identified students with social communication needs on 1:1 basis; in small groups within or out of lessons, tutor time, Professional Development Days and in other curriculum experiences as appropriate/planned to deliver specialist interventions.

To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention work, reporting regularly to the Head of Centre.

To attend and contribute to reports and planning or review meetings for students receiving intervention, as appropriate.

To provide advice and guidance to parents and work with outside agencies.

What the school offers its staff

Trafalgar School is a beacon school for Relational Practice in the south which means we put the building, maintaining, and restoring of relationships with all members of our community at the heart of everything we do. It is essential that the post holder shares our school ethos which is firmly rooted in this restorative practice approach. We work restoratively with students, families and with each other to maintain the strong community culture and our very strong inclusive ethos.

‘Relationships are highly positive because staff take time to understand and remove barriers to pupils’ learning’.

OFSTED June 2023

Wellbeing Days

CPD

Early finish on Birthdays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING Salterns Academy Trust and Trafalgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. Some forms of employment, occupations and professions are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Working within a School is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.