BID WRITER (10495)

Overview

The Bid Writer is responsible for the successful completion of tenders in accordance with agreed company processes and best practice methodologies. The Bid Writer plays a leading role in ensuring the effective co-ordination and timely completion of tenders.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out research for the kick off and solution meetings

• Leading the call / meeting to ensure relevant information is captured

• Ensuring win themes are developed that meet the client’s objectives

• Storyboard and outlining with the team

• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts

• Communicating the key messages to key stakeholders in a timely manner

• Communicate and influence at a senior level

• Ensure consistent branding for all company specific documents

• Ensuring the production of Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs), Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) and Presentations in accordance with agreed deadlines

• Fully owning and taking responsibility for tender projects

• Working with the Bid Designer to produce a high quality and timely bid response document

• Strong written English language skills are necessary for this role

• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous proof reading skills are required

• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant

• Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, technical / product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery

• Writing Case Studies

• Proactively gaining testimonials where examples of good work is highlighted

• Proactively identifying areas of tender improvement

• Present all new proposal content to the Bid Coordinator for updating the tender library

• Maintain Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) knowledge and best practice

Experience/Qualifications/Required skills

• A university degree with a 2:1 minimum grade or equivalent would be preferred, supported by an APMP accreditation.  Grade C and above in GCSE Mathematics and English is preferable.

• Proven skills in producing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. The bid writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign off and document production. Experience of coordinating and updating a work management system and Bid Library is beneficial.

• Must be a self-starter, highly organised, and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organisation. Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.  Strong time management/prioritization skills as well as Tender Management are essential for this role. 

• Professional services experience is beneficial.  Pension experience is a real benefit.