Rebecca Thomas
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
APMP-certified bid executive with experience in bid management, proposal development, editorial leadership and compliance across the construction and professional services sectors. Experienced in managing complex end-to-end tender submissions, developing compelling client-focused responses and driving quality assurance for high-value public and private sector opportunities.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Bid Executive
Currie & Brown
2023.01 - 2026.07
- Managing end-to-end public and private-sector tender submissions, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders through to successful submission and contract award
- Delivered 20+ framework procurements across major public sector procurement routes, including CCS, NHS Shared Business Services, Procure Partnerships and Scotland Excel
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams through concurrent tender submissions, ensuring deadlines and governance requirements were met
- Produced persuasive first-draft responses and executive summaries, translating technical input into client-focused submissions aligned to evaluation criteria
- Developed and embedded bid governance, document management and quality assurance processes to improve efficiency and consistency across submissions
- Supported bids ranging from five-figure commissions to opportunities exceeding £300k in fees, contributing to strategic growth across multiple business units
- Led editorial review, proofreading and quality assurance, improving clarity, compliance and quality while reducing the risk of errors
- Collaborated with teams remotely to support project objectives and maintain effective communication.
Group Proofreader
Currie & Brown
2017.03 - 2022.12
- Edited complex technical and marketing content to improve clarity, consistency and persuasive impact
- Produced engaging content across bids, marketing materials, websites, newsletters and social media
Export Administrator
Automotive Parts Distribution Ltd
2011.01 - 2017.01
- Managed export administration, customer relationships and logistics documentation
Office Manager
VIP Hotspot SL
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Managed office operations, suppliers, HR and facilities
Collections Supervisor
MRI Overseas Property
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Supervised a team of five and managed reporting and reconciliations
English Teacher
Thamesis
2000.01 - 2005.01
- Delivered business English training and adapted learning programmes for diverse audiences
Education
CELTA - English Language Teaching
British Language Centre
MadridA-Levels - Law, Psychology and English Literature
New College
SwindonSkills
- End-to-end bid management
- Public and private sector tender coordination
- Framework procurement knowledge
- Executive summaries and persuasive response writing
- Stakeholder management
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Compliance management and bid governance
- Quality assurance, proofreading and editorial review
- Social media content
- AI assisted bid development (Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Microsoft 365, SharePoint
Languages
Spanish
Fluent
Certification
APMP – Foundation certificate
APMP – Micro-certifications in:
- Executive Summaries
- Artificial Intelligence
- Strategic Response Management
- Bid and Proposal Writing
- Winning Bid Masterclass – CPD
Affiliations
Association of Proposal Management Professionals
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- APMP Foundation certified
- Lead co-ordinator for complex public and private sector tender submissions, managing multiple concurrent opportunities through to successful submission
- Extensive experience in proposal quality assurance, compliance and production
- Bilingual English/Spanish professional
- Advanced user of AI-assisted bid development tools including Copilot and ChatGPT
Timeline
Bid Executive
Currie & Brown
2023.01 - 2026.07
Group Proofreader
Currie & Brown
2017.03 - 2022.12
Export Administrator
Automotive Parts Distribution Ltd
2011.01 - 2017.01
Office Manager
VIP Hotspot SL
2008.01 - 2010.01
Collections Supervisor
MRI Overseas Property
2005.01 - 2008.01
English Teacher
Thamesis
2000.01 - 2005.01
CELTA - English Language Teaching
British Language Centre
A-Levels - Law, Psychology and English Literature
New College