Junior Bid Writer

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Ground Control, Billericay, Essex

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ff97248b10aa4a5c8c241e7a37080d4a

Ground Control

Full Job Description

Content Development: Assist in crafting compelling bids, from executive summaries to technical responses, methodologies, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and alignment with client needs.
Document Management: Organize and maintain bid documents, including templates, proposals, and reference materials. Collaborate with various teams across the business to ensure accuracy and relevance in bid submissions.
Quality Assurance: Review bid documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client requirements and company standards. Conduct quality checks to identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in content, formatting, and messaging.
Deadline Management: Manage multiple bids simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines. Coordinate with team members to ensure timely completion and submission of bid responses.

As a Junior Bid Writer, you'll work closely with senior bid writers to produce high-quality bids, often managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. You will need to be organised with a strong attention as well as having excellent communication skills. We are particularly welcoming applications from individuals with the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft packages
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
Ability to thrive under pressure and navigate ambiguity
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Business, or a related field.
1-2 years of bid writing experience
Familiarity with bid writing processes and best practices
A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to proofread and edit documents effectively.

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 achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!
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