Bid Writer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Ground Control

Ground Control
Ground Control
Verified Company
Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Due to expansion in our Business Development team we have a brand-new opportunity for an experienced
Bid Writer to join our team.


This role will report to one of our Bid Managers/Senior Bid Manager and will be responsible for creating technically sound and customer centric content for a large volume of bids across multiple service lines.

In addition, you will also focus on developing the look and feel of our bid documents in order for them to reflect our business culture and values.


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 'worldclass' 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 notforprofit 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 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.


Who are we looking for?


If you have a passion for the environment and sustainability and are looking for a role where you are encouraged to become an expert in all of the fantastic work we are doing then this is the role for you We are looking for someone who can use their in depth industry knowledge to articulate solutions for our customers requirements that are in line with their strategy and needs.

You will also be encouraged within this role to use your creative flair to develop speculative proposals and go above the usual Q&A of Bid Writing.

A track record of success in winning and retaining contracts is also essential, particularly in grounds maintenance/arboriculture/landscaping/vegetation management services.

The Bid Management team operates at high pace with multiple internal stakeholders, therefore an ability to work collaboratively and well under pressure is essential.


In addition, you will need:

  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Independently managing a fluctuating workload while keeping to tight deadlines
  • Strong organisational and analytical experience
  • Able to work independently with fluctuating workloads and to tight deadlines
  • Experience within the grounds maintenance/FM sector is highly desirable but not essential
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