Bid Writer

Salary of up to £45,000 (DoE)

Hi, we're Northern Gas and Power

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

We set up comprehensive strategies for organisations to procure their energy contracts; negotiate contracts with energy suppliers; introduce and operate risk management frameworks; collect, check, and analyse invoices; and calculate organisations’ GHG emissions and carbon footprints.

Our consultancy is supported by our unique ClearVUE platform that brings together and visualises information from a global energy portfolio down to the last detail – helping our clients work towards their Net Zero goals and ensuring compliance with climate-related legislation.

Join our global family, with modern and vibrant offices in the UK, France, Malta, India, and Italy. Be part of a team that’s leading the way in energy consultancy and helping businesses make informed decisions about their energy consumption.

The opportunity

As our Bid Writer you will be responsible for producing exceptional quality tender submissions, tailored to the requirements of each individual customer, producing the best possible bid for the Company.

In addition, you will proactively manage and secure opportunities whilst collaborating with various departments across the business.

What exactly will you do?

• Managing the end-to-end bid process, specifically within Mid-market. Respond to a variety of bid types including EOIs, RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.
• Pro-actively search for potential bids that the Company can tender for.
• Manage inputs from key stakeholders. Engage with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Energy Services teams, ensuring buy in at all stages of the bid process.
• Construct the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation.
• Sell the services of the Company, mainly in written form (written portrayal of the company must be to the highest professional standard.)
• Responsible for ensuring tenders are submitted consistently ahead of the deadlines set.
• Ensure that tenders and business proposals meet all relevant specifications; are in line with the most recent research available and best practice; and are compliant with client requirements.
• Any other duties which are deemed appropriate from time to time

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a bidding environment.
• A good understanding of best practice bidding methodologies.
• Experience within the energy or utilities sector.
• Experience of public sector frameworks and consortia purchasing mechanisms.
• Strong strategic planning abilities.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience working for a large Global company in a similar capacity.
• Demonstrable relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skillset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confident at presenting and explaining complex subjects to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint & Other MS Office applications
• Proven success with management of high-profile tenders.
• Proactive attitude and ability to be self-sufficient.
• Strong networking and relationship building skills.
• Strong team working ability.
• Interpersonal skills to drive projects within a cross functional environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (DoE)
• Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK’s largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies.
• Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there.
• Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family.
• Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within!
• Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer
• Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):
• Additional time off in December (incentivised)
• Company getaways and retreats abroad!
• Exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants!
• Cinema society membership
• Company health plan with Simplyhealth

Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future.

NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work.

Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe.

We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories. Be part of our story. Be you at NGP. #BeYouAtNGP

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