Heidi Whelan nee Woods CertRP
Group Bids Manager at STR Group- Claim this Profile
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Grahame Crook
Many recruiters see to send CV's on a "key-word match" basis - regardless of what they may claim to the contrary. Heidi did not. She always took the time to fully understand the nuances of the role and so sent candidates who were closely matched to my needs. This speeded up the recruitment process and reduced the time spent reading CVs and doing interviews.
Sarah Palfrey
Heidi has demonstrated her expertise in helping to recruit for a variety of technical roles at our location on many occasions. We trust her judgement and value her opinion and advice as a recruiting partner. Every vacancy we have, we put to Heidi to help us with. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
Grahame Crook
Many recruiters see to send CV's on a "key-word match" basis - regardless of what they may claim to the contrary. Heidi did not. She always took the time to fully understand the nuances of the role and so sent candidates who were closely matched to my needs. This speeded up the recruitment process and reduced the time spent reading CVs and doing interviews.
Sarah Palfrey
Heidi has demonstrated her expertise in helping to recruit for a variety of technical roles at our location on many occasions. We trust her judgement and value her opinion and advice as a recruiting partner. Every vacancy we have, we put to Heidi to help us with. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
Grahame Crook
Many recruiters see to send CV's on a "key-word match" basis - regardless of what they may claim to the contrary. Heidi did not. She always took the time to fully understand the nuances of the role and so sent candidates who were closely matched to my needs. This speeded up the recruitment process and reduced the time spent reading CVs and doing interviews.
Sarah Palfrey
Heidi has demonstrated her expertise in helping to recruit for a variety of technical roles at our location on many occasions. We trust her judgement and value her opinion and advice as a recruiting partner. Every vacancy we have, we put to Heidi to help us with. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
Grahame Crook
Many recruiters see to send CV's on a "key-word match" basis - regardless of what they may claim to the contrary. Heidi did not. She always took the time to fully understand the nuances of the role and so sent candidates who were closely matched to my needs. This speeded up the recruitment process and reduced the time spent reading CVs and doing interviews.
Sarah Palfrey
Heidi has demonstrated her expertise in helping to recruit for a variety of technical roles at our location on many occasions. We trust her judgement and value her opinion and advice as a recruiting partner. Every vacancy we have, we put to Heidi to help us with. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
Credentials
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APMP-Foundation Level Certificate
APMP
Experience
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STR Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Bids Manager
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Apr 2019 - Present
Professional and effective Bid Manager with a background in recruitment sales. Responsible for managing all Bid and Tender activities across each of the company’s 6 niche brands including public sector frameworks. This requires a multifaceted approach due to the nuances of each our markets.Managing the Bids and Tenders function, driving a strategic approach to tendering that embeds the team in the business as an integral part of the sales cycle. Fostering collaboration and creating a responsive Bids function that changes and adapts to the company’s goals and objectives with ease.Continuously innovating and improving the quality of our proposals and project management capabilities, having Implemented a bid project management tool to improve tender management and improve responsiveness from the subject matter experts.
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Bids and Tenders Executive
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
STR Group is the holding company for six international micro-specialist staffing brands, delivering permanent and interim contract recruitment services, managed work programmes and outsourced solutions across the UK, US and EMEA into the Automation, Built Environment, Engineering, Life Sciences, Maritime and Professional Services sectors. We work in partnership with our clients to identify and deliver staffing solutions that solve the most pressing recruitment challenges.Leading the preparation of PQQ, ITT, RFI and RFQ responses in a timely, compliant and effective manner, ensuring clear differentiation and consistent win themes. Proofing team members' tender responses. Development of a comprehensive knowledge management mechanism. Design/preparation of capability statements, sales proposals and presentations, including design/development of complex infographics.To discuss our staffing solutions, please contact or connect with me. Alternatively, you can visit our website strgroup.co.uk.
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Bids and Tenders Coordinator
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Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
Coordination and preparation of responses to PQQs, ITTs, RFIs and RFQs in a timely, compliant and effective manner. Responding to supplier questionnaires and information requests. Coordinating the bids library ensuring regular updates and new content added. Preparing capability statements, sales proposals and presentations.
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Lead Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
Provision of both permanent and temporary staff to the engineering and manufacturing industries. Using an account management approach to support a diverse range of technical requirements for a portfolio of clients.
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Senior Consultant
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
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Senior Account Manager
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Apr 2009 - Nov 2011
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Consultant
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Apr 2007 - Apr 2009
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Education
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1992 - 1994
Newham College of Further Education
HND, Graphic Design
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