Bid Executive

Inspired plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy advisory firm is seeking a Bid Executive to manage bids and proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree and at least two years of experience, showcasing strong writing and IT skills. This full-time position offers training and development opportunities and requires collaboration with sales and marketing teams. Located in Manchester, this role is aimed at individuals who thrive under pressure and have a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Life insurance

4pm finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of English language and grammar.
• Ability to produce clear and concise professional documents.
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Deliver completed written responses against agreed deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of the Bid Knowledge Library.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Good editorial and writing skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Self‑motivated

Education

Degree essential at 2:1 or above or equivalent professional experience

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe / InDesign

Job description

Inspired PLC is a UK market leading technology enabled provider of energy and sustainability advisory services. Since 2000, it has grown in scale and capability and is servicing over 3,400 UK and Irish clients across all sectors.

To enable businesses to respond to the climate emergency, we focus on solving their toughest challenges. By managing data comprehensively, sourcing energy sustainably and reducing carbon efficiently, we allow our clients to control costs effectively, make authentic ESG disclosures, improve their business performance, whilst powering their journey to net zero.

This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be rewarded for it.

Bid Executive – Marketing and Sales

This role is home based with some travel to the offices.

Role and Responsibilities

With a degree in any discipline (or equivalent professional experience), you will have at least two years’ work experience. If you’re driven, commercially aware, and have creative flair, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to drive your career forward. As a Bid Executive, you will work closely with our industry experts and develop the skills needed to build a rewarding career in the Energy & Sustainability sector. The training and exposure you receive will ensure you gain knowledge of the solutions we deliver while managing all elements of the bid and proposals process.

You will be part of a professional and creative Marketing and Sales department, providing direct support to the Head of Bids, Marketing Director, and Sales Director. In this fast-paced and challenging role, you will assist with the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality, engaging bids and proposals that clearly articulate the benefits of our services to clients. You will support a range of opportunities, working with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of compliant bids and proposals.

This is a highly networked role that requires the ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines. Liaising with senior stakeholders, you will implement all necessary bid procedures, governance, and processes. You must demonstrate strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively. You’ll assist in developing client‑focused submissions, contribute to bid strategy, and work alongside multi-disciplinary teams.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Working with the designated bid lead to manage the preparation of bids and proposals in compliance with client requirements and internal processes.
• Deliver completed written responses against agreed deadlines.
• Re‑write and edit content from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving sales, technical/product teams, finance, legal, and operations.
• Gather information and research on potential clients to support and develop responses, case studies, and evidence for bids and proposals.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of the Bid Knowledge Library.
• Ensure the status of all opportunities is captured and updated in the CRM system.
• Work with the Marketing Team to create and format content for the presentation of bids and proposals.
• Monitor online procurement portals for opportunities and updates.
• Read and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy; taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others; co‑operate with managers and other employees in fulfilling our objectives and statutory duties.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

We are looking for individuals who have a strong grasp of English language and grammar. You will be technically minded and bring energy, commitment and drive. You will be able to produce clear and concise professional documents with excellent attention to detail. You will have ability to build strong professional relationships and will be able to work collaboratively with others throughout the organisation.

• Degree essential at 2:1 or above, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
• Good editorial and writing skills, able to turn technical input into clear, client‑focused content
• Strong communication skills with an excellent standard of spoken and written English
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and strong time management skills
• Comfortable working to strict deadlines without compromising quality
• Self‑motivated with the ability to use initiative and provide pro‑active support to colleagues
• Some experience in bid or proposal support
• Awareness of APMP best practices is desirable but not essential
• Experience of using SharePoint and proposal software
• Experience of Adobe / InDesign

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 4pm finish on Friday

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply now and a member of our In House Recruitment Team will be in touch. Good Luck!

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom