Bid Manager

Bid Manager

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday

We're looking for an experienced Bid Manager to join our team at Ground Control. In this key role, you'll lead the preparation, production, and delivery of winning bids across multiple sectors — helping us secure new contracts and drive business growth.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission, ensuring compliant, high-quality, and timely proposals.
• Lead bid strategy development and coordinate input from technical, commercial, and operational teams
• Write and review persuasive responses that clearly communicate Ground Control's value and expertise.
• Mentor and support Bid Writers, developing team capability and maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to align content, insight, and strategy.
• Oversee post-bid reviews and continuous improvement to strengthen future submissions.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitors to shape winning strategies

What You'll Bring

• Proven success managing complex, high-value bids and proposals.
• Strong writing and communication skills — able to craft clear, compelling responses.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring and leading bid teams.
• Confidence collaborating with senior stakeholders across disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bid management tools.

If you're a skilled bid professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing standout proposals - we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ground Control and help us grow our impact across the UK.

Apply today.

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: We're committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued 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 and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.