Overview
Location: North (hybrid - working mostly from home with some visits to Scotland and Leeds office when required)
Are you ready to start your journey in bid management? As a Junior Bid Manager at Ground Control, you'll work alongside our Bid Director to help create and submit compelling bids and proposals. You don't need previous bid management experience - we're looking for someone with transferable skills, who can multitask, think creatively, build relationships, and learn quickly with guidance and mentorship.
What You'll Do
* Support the preparation, production, and submission of bids and proposals.
* Coordinate with internal teams and gather information for tailored responses.
* Help maintain visibility and communication for stakeholders throughout the bid process.
* Assist in creating win strategies and analysing post-submission feedback.
What You'll Get
* Mentorship and guidance to develop expertise in bid management.
* Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
* Hands-on experience in 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.
* Support for professional development and career progression.
Any previous experience in bid or proposal writing or experience in grounds maintenance, civil engineering, FM, or project coordination is a plus but not essential - enthusiasm and transferable skills matter most! As well as the following;
* Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
* Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Comfortable collaborating across teams.
* Confident learning new processes and systems.
* Interest in developing a career in bid management.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
* Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
* Performance-linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution
* Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
* Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
* Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
* Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
* Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
* Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
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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.
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