Job Title: Bid Lead

Location: Reading

Salary: 40-45k OTE

Job Description:

Our client, a leading company in the energy efficiency sector, is seeking a highly organised and analytical individual with strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate will excel at prioritising tasks, working on multiple bids simultaneously, and meeting deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, enabling you to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. You will have an analytical mindset, with the ability to review market opportunities, assess bid performance, and implement agreed strategies. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of financial analysis and pricing strategies, along with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

This role will report to the Partnerships Manager and work closely with the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director. The position is office-based.

The team is absolutely committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered and inspired to tackle business challenges and opportunities together while having fun in the process. They strive for a unified, cohesive environment where people are empowered to do their jobs. Mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, there's accountability, no barriers between people, and everyone is trusted. The company fosters a genuinely diverse workforce where individuals have the freedom to be who they are, creating a great working environment with a good work/life balance.

Why are we hiring?

Our client is a highly progressive, fast-growing business. They need a Bid Lead to help realise the exciting future the company envisions. The role is available at a time when there is a significant amount of opportunity within the energy efficiency sector.

The role will focus on various areas, including the Social Housing Fund and the Warm Homes Local Grant fund, where the company already has substantial experience working with clients such as United Living, Morgan Sindall, a range of local authorities, and many other companies in the sector.

What we offer:

Excellent salary 40-45k OTE.
Up to 6% pension contribution.
25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service.
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
Life insurance.
Annual personal development budget.
Regular staff events.
Paid charity day each year.
Laptop.

Key responsibilities as the Bid Lead include:

Identify and evaluate new business opportunities through the public procurement tracking portal.
Lead and coordinate the bid management process, including reviewing bid invitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis, and establishing timelines.
Coordinate the creation of compelling and persuasive bid content by utilising the subject matter experts within the business.
Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.
Continuously refine and improve bid processes, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain an existing bid library of previously submitted bids with high-quality scores.
Maintain and continue to develop a project rate card, analysing relevant costs to the business against published rates to ensure target margin rates are maintained while providing competitive prices to key clients.

Preferred skills:

Understanding pricing strategies and financial analysis in bid development.
Strong administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess bid opportunities and progress to successful projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant experience and skills, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV to James Feeley, Department Lead at Unify Renewables.

Unify HQ Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. If your experience matches, please forward your CV immediately. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.