BID WRITER (10444)

If you are committed to writing high scoring and high quality proposals for  every tender and have demonstrable experience within a similar role, then we really want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Bid Writer to join our client, an architectural firm, in the City of London. The purpose of the role is to improve the quality of the Bid Team’s written output to support the work-winning process.

The role would suit someone with experience looking for the next step in their career, wanting to work in an exciting and creative environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Bid Manager and Directors to lead on copy writing for the practice’s varying sector and regional bid submissions (from £100k to multi-billion £ projects).

• Bid writing – creating new responses, developing existing and continuously refining written content as a whole, in a clear and concise manner, whilst incorporating win themes throughout.

• Utilising the problem/solution/benefit model to respond to technical questions.

• Supporting with client and win theme investigation.

• Working towards bid programmes and strategies.

• Integrating core values and tone of voice into written output.

• Co-ordination of input from internal business experts and refining and proofreading to ensure consistency throughout the bid as a whole.

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the client’s history, projects and service offering.

• Utilising document templates to create submission documents which comply with practice brand guidelines.

• Production of presentations which echo win themes of the bid.

• Identification of bid opportunities (OJEU).

•  Updating online portals.

• Inputting into the library of generic information.

• Updating practice directories and associations, when required.

• Assist in the wider marketing team activities, as required e.g. copy writing for marketing collateral, brochures, website, presentations, etc.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Working in a fast-paced environment to strict deadlines.

• Understanding how to effectively dissect and analyse client and bid requirements and develop response plans for technical questions.

• Excellent organisational skills with an avid attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a confidence to co-ordinate with staff from varying levels of the business.

•  Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.

• Graphical eye.

• Keen interest in the architectural sector/built environment.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• +3 years bid writing experience in a high performing bid team.

•  Good working knowledge and understanding of procurement processes.

•  Construction sector experience.

• Degree level educated.

Software applications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator), preferred but not essential.