Bid Strategy & Content Lead

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for crafting winning proposals?

Ready to lead the bid process and help secure exciting new business opportunities?

Join a forward-thinking, purpose-driven team where your expertise in both bid management and writing will make a real impact! If you're ready to shape the future of business development while driving success and growth, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a talented, commercially-minded Bid Strategy and Content Lead to take charge of our end-to-end bid process, creating standout proposals that win new business.

This hybrid role is perfect for someone who thrives on both leadership and creativity.

As part of Consultus International Group, a purpose-driven company helping businesses accelerate their Net Zero journey, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping bids, driving strategy, and collaborating with teams across the business.

If you’re eager to combine bid management with creative writing and strategy, this is your next step!

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, high-performing team culture

• Tailored learning and development pathways

• Annual bonus scheme & quarterly performance incentives

• External Employee Assistance Programme

• 5-star Glassdoor rating and people-first culture

A collaborative, high-performing team culture

Tailored learning and development pathways

Annual bonus scheme & quarterly performance incentives

External Employee Assistance Programme

5-star Glassdoor rating and people-first culture

Your Role as Bid Strategy and Content Lead:

• Take ownership of the bid process from start to finish - from opportunity identification and strategy development to submission

• Write and craft persuasive, engaging proposals that reflect our unique strengths and align with client needs

• Work closely with subject matter experts and internal teams to extract the right content and insights for each bid

• Develop win themes and storyboarding strategies to differentiate us from the competition

• Manage timelines, stakeholders, and ensure that bids are submitted on time, with the highest quality content

• Track bid performance (win rates, margins, feedback) and continuously refine strategies for better outcomes

• Provide feedback and lead post-bid reviews to improve future submissions

Take ownership of the bid process from start to finish - from opportunity identification and strategy development to submission

Write and craft persuasive, engaging proposals that reflect our unique strengths and align with client needs

Work closely with subject matter experts and internal teams to extract the right content and insights for each bid

Develop win themes and storyboarding strategies to differentiate us from the competition

Manage timelines, stakeholders, and ensure that bids are submitted on time, with the highest quality content

Track bid performance (win rates, margins, feedback) and continuously refine strategies for better outcomes

Provide feedback and lead post-bid reviews to improve future submissions

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in both bid writing and bid management, ideally in the energy or B2B sector

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft compelling, clear, and targeted content

• A strategic thinker who understands what buyers need and can shape proposals that address those needs creatively

• Strong organisational and project management skills, able to juggle multiple bids and deadlines

• A collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams

• Commercially astute, with a keen understanding of competitive bidding and client needs

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant bid management tools

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving processes

Proven experience in both bid writing and bid management, ideally in the energy or B2B sector

Excellent writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft compelling, clear, and targeted content

A strategic thinker who understands what buyers need and can shape proposals that address those needs creatively

Strong organisational and project management skills, able to juggle multiple bids and deadlines

A collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams

Commercially astute, with a keen understanding of competitive bidding and client needs

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant bid management tools

High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving processes

Desirable:

·       Formal training or qualifications in bid writing, management, or a related field

·       Experience managing or mentoring junior team members

·       Familiarity with public sector bidding processes or proposal evaluation frameworks

Salary: Up to £55k DOE
Bonus Potential + Company Benefits
5-Star Glassdoor Employer
Standard Hours: 9am – 5pm (Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours)
Location: Leicester (Hybrid)

If you're ready to blend your leadership, bid strategy, and writing expertise in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment — apply now!

We encourage suitable applications from a diverse array of talent. For more information about our Disability Confident Commitment, please visit www.consultus.com/careers. Unfortunately, because we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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