The Role:
- Writing and completing bid applications, primarily within Local Authority, Housing Associations, Social Housing, and Public Buildings sectors
- Completing PQQ questionnaires
- Working closely with an existing, friendly bid team (currently 2 Bid Writers)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Supporting the Bid Manager, who is now more focused on university-related work
Candidate Profile
- Strong written and communication skill
- Computer literate and experienced in compiling bid
- Ideally from a relevant or competitor background (e.g. Construction / similar sectors
- Passion for construction and ability to hit the ground runnin
- Not overly technical, but with a good level of industry understanding
Business Overview & Cultur
- Circa 25 staff, with a supportive, close-knit, family-style culture
- Led by an owner-managed structure with a strong emphasis on collaboration rather than internal competition
- Turnover circa £14m, delivering projects typically up to £2m, with recent success including a £5m framework win
- Clients include Local Authorities, Councils, Universities, and Housing Associations
Additional Not
- This was newly created role last year due to business growth - current postholder leaving as wanting more of a home working based role.
- Straightforward interview process, moving quickly on suitable candidates