SENIOR BID WRITER (10504)

Exciting, fast-paced working environment in prestigious central London location.

Our client, a leading judicial services provider, has an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Bid Writer to join their team in their impressive London offices.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Bid Writer with a proven track record of winning tenders, ideally in the government sector. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, with a demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and produce clear and compelling content. Creative presentation and document design skills would also be welcome.

In return they offer a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, with the main focus being on quality of the work.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Writing and editing of tender submissions, marketing materials, presentations and other collateral, developing compliant and compelling proposal content that aligns with brand and values

• To identify win themes and bidding strategies through client research, document reviews, and liaison with operational teams

• Coordinating input and liaising with contributors to ensure timely submissions

• Proofreading of documents and ensuring consistent messaging, completeness and compliance

• Contributing to and maintaining a content library – generating new content where appropriate and regularly refreshing existing material to ensure currency

• Maintaining effective document management and version control for bid and bid related documentation

• Completing work to a high standard and quality

• Working with the Head of Business Development & Communications to review feedback and drive continuous improvement of bid submissions and other collateral

• Developing & maintaining internal relationships with key operational staff and management to improve the flow of “good news” stories and technical content

Experience and skills required

• Excellent written English, with the ability to write clear, concise and compelling text

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret ITT questions and structure a logical response

• Exceptional attention to detail and proof reading skills

• Sound understanding of bid and proposal best practice, ideally with APMP accreditation or training

• Demonstrated public sector tendering experience, with a record of success in delivering winning bids

• Highly competent in using MS Office and graphics software

• Ability to build professional and amenable relationships with colleagues from diverse business disciplines at all levels

• Ability to work effectively both independently & as a team member

• Flexible and organised - ability to work under pressure, plan workload, and work within flexible hours to meet strict deadlines

• Knowledge of the debt recovery, local taxation or parking sectors would be useful but not essential