Bid Writer

Job description

What you will do

This is a hybrid role, and you will report to the Bid Team and Sales Support Manager. You will work as part of a bid team and across all business units. You will manage a tender bid from inception to completion to secure contracts. The successful post-holder will be contributing to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates the business value proposition.

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working

• Paid holidays and sick pay

• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

• Career development through various career ladders

How you will do it

• Responses for PQQ in ITTs.

• Lead Storyboard sessions with virtual team members to develop coherent and tailored responses to ITT.

• Create Best Practice Responses for each Line of Business.

• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site visits, presentations, and interviews with potential clients.

• Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process.

• Apply client bid feedback to future responses to drive continuous improvement.

• Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practices.

• Keep abreast of developments (both local and national) in the PS (through media, Govt. Information sites, and others) to be passed onto Account Managers.

• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts.

• Work with the Tender Coordinator to maintain a Bid Database, tracking exactly what opportunities are out in the marketplace, which bids we are/have responded to, and which business we have won/lost.

What we look for

Required

• English & Maths (A, B, or C grades) GCSE or Equivalent.

• Bid/proposal Writing Background or Degree educated.

• Advanced MS Word Skills & proficient in MS Office.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail (QA Responsibility).

• Proven track record of developing successful proposals.

• Strong time management/prioritization skills.

• Stakeholder Management.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the Public Sector and how it operates advantageous but not essential.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English