About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.
This is an initial 12 month Fixed Contract maternity cover with possibility to go permanent.
Our UK Construction business delivers a wide range of projects from leisure centers, to schools, prisons and many more integral places of life. ISG deliver both private projects for our clients as well Public Sector Frameworks from DfE, PAGABO, SCF, MOJ, MOD and more.
Role purpose
We are currently looking for a Senior Bid Writer to work closely with bid managers, directors, operational specialists and proposal designers to create high-impact responses that clearly respond to our clients’ needs with the Public Sector Frameworks. In this role you will have the autonomy for ensuring our written responses are bespoke and score highly against marking criteria using your creativity and experience to shape great content.
Key accountabilities
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Attend start-up meetings with production team to agree strategy, content and actions
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Provide written content for business-critical public sector national frameworks
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Dissect questions and produce answer plans to maximise relevant information extracted from team members
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Manage some key regional bid team relationships and share key information with the central team
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Writing support on key target gold bids, particularly on executive summaries
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Collaborate effectively as part of a variety of UK-wide bid and proposal teams
Skills & experience
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A track record in a related field such as construction, engineering and property would be advantageous, but also infrastructure or any government based frameworks
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Excellent writing ability with evidence of having produced written content for successful bids
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A confident writer who can take raw information and create engaging and compelling written content, with good quality research skills and effective questioning techniques
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Able to quickly develop effective relationships at all levels and build confidence and trust with senior management
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Basic Adobe InDesign / InCopy skills would be beneficial
Qualifications
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Preferably qualified to degree level or similar
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APMP qualified or an openness to join our corporate programme to become qualified
What's in it for you?
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Ongoing career development and accredited learning
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Annual recognition and values awards
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Global employee assistance program
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
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As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
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Volunteer day
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Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
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Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
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Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
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Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited
If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [email protected] below for more details.
