Location: Reading, hybrid: 2 days per week in office, 3 days from home.
Are you ready to maximise all opportunities to win bids and tenders? We are looking for a dedicated Bid Writer to oversee the entire external tender process for both new and existing business.
In this role, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure Northgate Vehicle Hire is always in the best position to win tenders. You will also collaborate with our Sales team to evaluate the viability of opportunities and ensure all feedback is meticulously updated in our CRM.
You'll also be managing a Bids and Proposals Executive, setting clear and measurable objectives, and aligning personal development plans with key objectives. If you're passionate about driving success and securing bids, we want to hear from you!
Join Northgate Vehicle Hire as a Bid Writer and enjoy some outstanding benefits ...
Of course, there's a great basic salary, but that's just the beginning, our most popular benefits include ...
Salary - £45,000per annum based on experience, enhanced by a £4,400 car allowance (or a company car)!
Annual Leave - Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday! Pension - generous employer contributions of 5%.
Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.
Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.
Wagestream - A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.
About You
- First and foremost you will have similar bid writing experience and possess a good commercial acumen
- You will have excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and strive on working under pressure
- Able to communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
About Us
With over 60 branches nationwide, we are the UK's largest supplier of light commercial vehicle rental solutions. We're here to keep people and businesses moving, that's what we do. By partnering with some of the country's most well-known organisations we have earned a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.
We're also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
Keep your career moving, smarter.