Bid Manager
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We are looking for a Bid Manager to work in our fast paced, friendly Bid Management team in a full-time position.
This role will be responsible for managing the bid process for a range of bids primarily within our Professional Services and Utilities and Inland Waterways division - as well as the opportunity to work across bids across our company. You will be responsible for completing and managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle, including bid writing, for a range of clients across local authorities, housing, environmental sectors, amongst others.
What you will achieve:
Lead and manage bids, including:
- Manage the bid/bin process
- Develop and lead the bid, including identifying win strategies, engaging key internal stakeholders for content and adhering to bid governance requirements
- Write compelling responses to technical/quality bid questions that stand Ground Control above its competitors
- Manage the bid programme ensuring that all activities are progressed on time to meet the submission date
- Manage bid portals, ensuring effective dialogue and response to clarifications
- Keep bidding tools such as the pipeline database up-to-date and contribute to bid reports as required.
What we offer:
At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:
Awards, Accolades and Culture
- We have been awarded `world-class` status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ` Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ` league table.
- Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
- We inclusively support ` The Race at Work Charter `, ` Ban the Box `, ` The Armed Forces Covenant ` and are ` Disability Confident '
- We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
- By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
- 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
Perks and Benefits
- Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
- Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
- Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
- A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
- Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
- Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
- Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
How we work:
We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We`re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we`ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we`re stronger.
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