Junior Bids & Copywriting Executive

Junior Bids & Copywriting Executive

We are Mantra Learning, the UK’s leading Logistics learning and development organisation. Mantra has supported the skills needs of the logistics sector for over 54 years and is an Ofsted rated grade 2 independent training provider. Our Manchester site is well established as the largest specialist logistics training facility in the UK.

Mantra offers a broad range of further education including Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and Adult Short Skills courses and provides training for individuals through our two key brands, The Job Gym and The National Logistics Academy. We strive to improve learners’ life prospects by helping thousands of learners each year gain new skills and sustainable employment opportunities.

The Role

This role combines elements of marketing, market intelligence, and bid management processes. Responsible for enhancing SEO and copywriting, gathering and analysing labour market statistics, reviewing and feeding back on local and regional skills improvement plans, and assisting developing comprehensive bid responses. We are searching for a candidate who has a passion for market information, data and writing.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based in Middleton, although hybrid and remote working will also be considered.

Your duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Assist in the development and preparation of bids, ensuring compliance with bid requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and information and support for bid submissions.
• Maintain and organise bid documentation, ensuring all files are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Review, proof and edit bid content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and a high standard of quality.
• Manage and update bid library, templates, and records to streamline future bid processes.
• Gather and analyse labour market statistics to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges across the Mantra Group industries (including supply chain).
• Produce detailed reports and presentations on market intelligence findings, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Create compelling, high-quality content for various marketing materials, including websites, blogs, newsletters, emails and social media.
• Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings, drive website traffic, and enhance user engagement.
• Monitor and report on website and campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE A - C or equivalent in maths and English.
• Degree-level qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, including Business Administration, Politics, Economics, English Language preferred.
• Strong MS Office experience with excellent Microsoft Office skills. HTML/CSS skills would be an advantage.
• A demonstrable understanding of funding streams and a knowledge of the variation of contracts available across funded and commercial provision.

• An understanding of procurement law, best-practices and processes and experience of procurement portals and platforms.

Benefits

• 23 days holidays pro rata plus bank holidays
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Pension scheme
• On-site café
• Discretionary profit related bonus scheme
• Subsidised team social events – including summer and Christmas parties
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Net zero initiatives
• Access to affordable health care plan
• 247 Employee Assistant Programme
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Free on-site fruit, bread and hot refreshments

If you are shortlisted you will be expected to produce a written piece of work which will determine whether you will be progressed to the interview stage. If this role sounds ideal for you, apply today!

Mantra Learning Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex and sexual orientation.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all leaners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We also prioritise the safeguarding and welfare of all staff.

The successful applicant will be required to agree to all necessary checks such as providing sufficient employment references and providing proof of the right to work in the UK. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for all successful applicants.

23 days holidays pro rata plus bank holidays
Free eyecare vouchers
Pension scheme
On-site café
Discretionary profit related bonus scheme
Subsidised team social events – including summer and Christmas parties
Cycle to Work scheme
Health & wellbeing initiatives
Net zero initiatives
Access to affordable health care plan
247 Employee Assistant Programme
Funded training and development opportunities
Free on-site fruit, bread and hot refreshments