Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.
We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.
Human Nature - At Its Best
Junior Bid Manager
Location: Falkirk
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
What you’ll do:
This role combines bid management and bid writing. The Junior Bid Manager, supported by the Bid Director, manages the end-to-end preparation, production, and submission of bids and proposals, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compelling responses. They coordinate with internal teams, develop win strategies, gather information, and maintain visibility for stakeholders throughout the process. Their work directly supports Ground Control in securing new contracts, meeting client requirements, and strengthening its market presence.
What you'll get:
* The opportunity to develop expertise in bid management and business development
* Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors
* Hands-on experience in end-to-end bid strategy, writing, and submission
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
* A chance to make a real impact on Ground Control’s growth and market presence
* Support for professional development and career progression within the business
Key Responsibilities:
* Bid Management: Own the bid process from inception to submission, ensuring high-quality, compliant proposals. Lead the ‘Decision to Bid’ process, manage timelines, key deliverables, and compliance documentation, while keeping internal teams informed and engaged. Conduct client engagement and post-submission analysis.
* Bid Coordination: Ensure streamlined documentation, maintain bid pipeline visibility, and provide robust handovers to operational teams for successful bids.
* Bid Strategy: Support the creation and communication of bid strategies, aligning with client requirements and Ground Control’s capabilities.
* Proposal Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and produce tailored, persuasive responses highlighting Ground Control’s strengths.
* Manage Multiple Bids: Oversee multiple complex bids simultaneously, ensuring timely, high-quality submissions with support from the Bid Director.
* Stakeholder Feedback: Analyse and incorporate stakeholder feedback to enhance proposals and meet client expectations.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in bid writing across the full lifecycle
* Strong understanding of bid processes, compliance requirements, and proposal preparation
* Ability to manage multiple bids under pressure and meet deadlines
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with strong attention to detail
* Strong research and analytical skills to produce tailored, compelling responses
* Effective collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders
* Ability to independently manage the entire bid process
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Familiarity with public notices, reports, and bid-related documentation
* Experience using AI tools to support bids and written responses
* Experience assisting with technical and cost proposals
* Knowledge of industry regulations and bid submission requirements
* Familiarity with document design and presentation best practices
* Experience in grounds maintenance, civil engineering, or FM sectors
* Experience managing complex projects, even without direct bidding experience
Benefits
* Competitive salary: Reflective of your experience and the seniority of the role.
* Pension scheme: Helping you plan confidently for the future.
* Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
* Recognition schemes: Celebrate great work through our company‑wide recognition programmes.
* Private GP service: Fast, convenient access to private GP appointments when you need them.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.