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
Attend start-up meetings with production team to agree strategy, content and actions
Provide written content for business-critical public sector national frameworks
Dissect questions and produce answer plans to maximise relevant information extracted from team members
Manage some key regional bid team relationships and share key information with the central team
Writing support on key target gold bids, particularly on executive summaries
Collaborate effectively as part of a variety of UK-wide bid and proposal teams
Skills & experience
A track record in a related field such as construction, engineering and property would be advantageous, but also infrastructure or any government based frameworks
Excellent writing ability with evidence of having produced written content for successful bids
A confident writer who can take raw information and create engaging and compelling written content, with good quality research skills and effective questioning techniques
Able to quickly develop effective relationships at all levels and build confidence and trust with senior management
Basic Adobe InDesign / InCopy skills would be beneficial
Qualifications
Preferably qualified to degree level or similar
APMP qualified or an openness to join our corporate programme to become qualified
Ongoing career development and accredited learning
Annual recognition and values awards
Global employee assistance program
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
Volunteer day
Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
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
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.
