Senior/ Lead Bid Writer

Elvet Recruitment; Houghton-le-Spring; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Bid Manager for their client in Houghton-le-Spring, England. The role involves leading bid writing, mentoring team members, and ensuring detailed bid submissions. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement, especially in social housing or construction, and an understanding of social value. The position is full-time with a salary up to £60,000, offering flexibility with the office-based structure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in public sector procurement, particularly in social housing or construction.
• Familiarity with frameworks and their operational dynamics.
• Knowledge of how to economically score well based on social value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing of bids and contribute answers.
• Research clients and mentor bid writers.
• Ensure all key points are covered in-depth during bid reviews.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Knowledge of social value

Understanding of frameworks

Job description

Elvet Recruitment is working with a leader within the renewable energy supply market looking for a Bid Manager to join their team in the county of Durham area.

Operating within the market for over 12 years, partnering with one of the world's largest manufacturers for heating systems, such as air source heat pumps. This is a great time to join a fantastic group who prioritise innovation and add a high level of innovation to their services.

Our client prides themselves on developing their workforce to be forward thinking and cutting edge within the renewable energy market. This IOS accredited company provides services across Solar Panels, Storage Batteries, Air Source Heat Pumps, Biomass Heating and Insulation.

This is a great time to get involved in the bids and commercial team within a progressive industry leading company.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Take lead writing bids
• Research clients
• Mentor bid writers
• Review bids and answers before being submitted ensuring all key points etc are covered in depth
• Responsible for writing bids and contribution to answers - hands on role
• The person will work closely with our Bid Team to create project specific tender plans including check points, progress
• Have a strong understanding of social value

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within public sector procurement (Social housing, local Authority, Capital Works, Construction)
• Knowledge on social value and how to get economically score well
• Knowledge on frameworks and how they work
• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Office based (flexibility available)

Role details:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 17:30
• Full Time, Permanent

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail