At InstaGroup we are recognised nationally for our experience, technical knowledge, and expertise.

We are looking for a highly organised, analytical individual with strong attention to detail. You will be adept at prioritising tasks, managing multiple bids simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, allowing you to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. You will have a strategic mindset with the ability to analyse market opportunities, assess bid performance, and develop winning strategies. Additionally, you should possess a solid understanding of financial analysis and pricing strategies, along with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

This role will be reporting into the Partnerships Manager and working closely with the Commercial Manager & Commercial Director and will be predominately office based.

CEO, Dave Robson and the team are absolutely committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive culture where everyone is empowered and inspired to work through business challenges and opportunities together and have fun in the process. As Dave says,

“We want a unified, cohesive business where people are empowered to do their jobs.

There’s no blame culture. Mistakes are there to learn from.

There’s accountability.

There are no barriers between people.

Everyone is trusted.

We have a genuinely diverse workforce where people have the freedom to be who they are.

We create a great working environment which offers a good work/life balance.”

Why are we hiring?

InstaGroup is a highly progressive, fast-growing business. We need a Bid Lead to help realise the exciting future the Company has. The role is available in a time when there is a huge amount of opportunity within the Energy Efficiency sector.

The role will be focused on various different areas including the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and the Local Authority Delivery fund, where we already have good experience working with clients such as, United Living, Morgan Sindall, a range of Local Authorities and many other companies in the sector.

What we offer:

• Excellent salary up to £ 38,000 per annum
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service,
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life insurance
• Annual personal development budget
• Regular staff events
• Paid charity day each year
• Laptop and mobile.

As the Bid Lead your key responsibilities will include:

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities through market research, competitor analysis and client needs assessment.
• Lead and coordinate the entire bid management process, including reviewing bid invitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis and establishing timelines.
• Develop compelling and persuasive bid content, including executive summaries, value propositions, pricing models and technical responses.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as sales, operations and subject matter experts, to gather information and develop bid strategies.
• Monitor and track bid performance metrics, analysing win/loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.
• Continuously refine and improve bid processes, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred skills

• Understanding pricing strategies and financial analysis in bid development.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess bid opportunities and develop winning strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.