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 fulltime position.

This role will be responsible for managing the bid process for a range of bids primarily within our Grounds Maintenance division. You will be responsible for completing the endtoend bid lifecycle including bid writing for a range of clients across commercial hospitality retail and blue light 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 uptodate 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 wideranging 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.

• CertifiedBCorp 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 theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter 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

• Bupa 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. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

Who are we looking for

The successful Bid Manager must have prior bid management experience and be able to develop an indepth understanding of Ground Control and our customers requirements quickly in order to articulate solutions that fit well with each customers strategy and needs. A track record of success in winning and retaining contracts is also essential.

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