MarComms & Bid Manager

About the Company:

We're delighted to be representing Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) - a global leader in quantity surveying, advisory and project management services.

Known for accuracy, expertise and deep partnership with clients, RLB helps shape some of the most significant buildings and spaces across New Zealand and around the world.

In growth mode, RLB have a strong reputation for professionalism, collaboration and a genuine commitment to doing right by clients and communities. Their values "Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow" guide how they operate and the impact they aim to make.  It's a business where quality matters, relationships are nurtured, and people enjoy working together.

About the Role:

This role will lead the next chapter of the firm's brand and marcomms while leading Bids/RFPs and a direct report. Reporting directly into a future focussed, innovative Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for creating and delivering a cohesive marcomms and client engagement strategy that supports growth, enhances reputation and reinforces trust in the market.

This role will influence how RLB shows up in the market - from the strategy and brand positioning through to bids, content, digital presence and client events. It's a role with real breadth and impact, and you'll work closely with the directors to support client acquisition, retention and deeper relationship-building across the region.

You'll have the opportunity to set direction while remaining close to the work: shaping campaigns, elevating the digital profile, producing compelling content and thought leadership, and delivering standout client events. You'll also play a crucial part in the development of bids and submissions — ensuring they reflect RLB's strengths through clear, persuasive and beautifully crafted storytelling.

Key elements of the role include:

• Leading brand, marketing, communications and events activity to ensure consistent, professional brand presence
• Managing and enhancing the end-to-end bid and tender process
• Developing customer-facing content, pitch materials and presentations
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the business on brand and communications
• Building relationships across the organisation to gather insights and support growth initiatives

Alongside this, you'll manage and develop a direct report, supporting them to produce high-quality submissions and content.

The role naturally blends strategy with delivery and will suit someone who enjoys variety. You'll be a key voice in how the marketing function evolves, bringing structure, clarity and new ideas that support the business' growth.

RLB are based in the Vero Centre in Central Auckland. The successful person will have 1-day WFH and will be offered a car park.

About You

You're an experienced marketing, comms and bids professional who loves the combination of strategic clarity and hands-on execution. You will have experience and thrive in a professional service or B2B environment where trust, quality and reputation are everything - and you understand the commercial value of strong marketing, storytelling and client engagement.

You'll are someone who can build credibility, is confident working with senior leaders, building strong relationships, and is skilled at shaping clear narratives. You communicate beautifully - in writing, in conversation and visually, and you enjoy collaboration.

You'll bring experience developing integrated marcomms strategies, producing thought leadership, coordinating standout client events (& engagement to increase ROI), and writing or reviewing bids in complex or technical environments. You will be familiar with Microsoft 365 and be comfortable using data and insights to guide your decisions.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong experience in marcomms within a complex environment, including smaller businesses (bonus if in construction, infrastructure, facilities management, or professional services)
• Proven experience leading bids/tenders
• The ability to work proactively and independently, while engaging with key stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and time-management, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A grounded, personable approach - able to build trust, influence, and get things done.

This role has a wide scope, and we understand you may not meet every requirement on our list. For the right person, RLB will provide the support and opportunities needed to grow and develop into a trusted expert and valued member of the team.

Just as importantly, you'll have a calm, organised and improvement-minded approach, bringing your curiosity, confidence and warmth.

You enjoy partnering with others, you like making things better and you bring a growth mindset, proactive nature and care to your work. If you naturally balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail - and you enjoy shaping a function as well as delivering the work - you'll thrive here.

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To find out more, please get in touch with Suzie Gates on for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.  

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