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Bid Writer Location: Ilkeston (on site) Employment type: Full Time – Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays • Group Personal Pension Plan • Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications • 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services • Cycle to Work scheme • Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! • Life assurance cover • Long service recognition • Enhanced Maternity Pay • Paid volunteering opportunities in your community About the role… We are seeking a Bid Writer to support our directors in producing proposals for projects across all business verticals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the specification or delivery of PLC/SCADA control systems with some experience of M&E installations. The candidate should also have experience of putting together tenders both as standalone technical and commercial proposals and via more structured tender processes where specific questions are answered to a defined scoring mechanism. Experience of responding to questions regarding social value, sustainability and governance will also be beneficial. As a Bid Writer you will… • Monitor tender portals for potential opportunities and add them to the CRM • Produce tenders for minor projects, compiling costs and developing programmes • Produce monthly and annual sales reports • Manage and develop our standard costing template About you… Ideally you will have a minimum of Minimum HNC in a related engineering discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel with strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps... If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!