Tender/Bid Writer – Ecological Consultancy – MKA Ecology Ltd

Full-time, Permanent Contract
Competitive Salary iro £35000 depending on age and experience
Based in Cambridge, Oxford, or London

Are you driven to make an impact within a well-respected ecological consultancy? MKA Ecology is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Tender/Bid Writer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that values best practices in ecology, supports staff through extensive training and development, and enables a balanced, fulfilling work life.

About Us

MKA Ecology is a CIEEM Registered Practice with a strong reputation in ecological consultancy. We are committed to maintaining best practices in the field and supporting developments that achieve net environmental gain. Currently, we are working toward B Corporation (BCorp) certification to reinforce our commitment to social and environmental performance. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach—we continuously work to reduce our carbon footprint and positively contribute to the environment.

What We Offer

For the right candidate, MKA Ecology provides:

• Career Advancement Opportunities: We prioritise career growth through individual training and development plans, aiming to build and retain a skilled team that thrives alongside the company.
• Extensive Training: We ensure our team has the resources and support they need to develop multi-disciplinary expertise and progress through their careers.
• Supportive, Collaborative Culture: You’ll work in a team-oriented environment that values integrity, collaboration, and personal development.
• Excellent Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension scheme, hybrid working options, access to a pool car, outstanding training provision, sabbatical scheme, company sick pay, dog-friendly office, cycle scheme, employee referral scheme.
• Immediate Start Available

Role Purpose

As a Tender/Bid Writer at MKA Ecology, you will play a central role in our tendering activities. This position is integral to helping us secure new business and drive the company’s ongoing growth and profitability. Working closely with our teams across different specialisms, you’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency in tendering at all levels from bread and butter projects to national framework agreements. You will support the team in identifying opportunities and ensuring compliance with pre-qualification requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced tender writer with knowledge of ecological consultancy or a related sector.
• An experienced multidisciplinary ecologist looking to move away from fieldwork and into a desk based role with desire to train and develop advanced tender writing skills.
• A proactive and positive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Skilled in project management, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality service.

Join Us!

If you share our passion for making a positive impact in ecology and are eager to contribute within a supportive and development-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline: 2nd December 2024.

If you have not heard from us by 9th December then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Interview W/C the 9th or 16th December 2024.

Please contact Suzette Quinn: suzette@mkaecology.co.uk