Bid Writer

Bid Writer

Contract: One-year fixed term contract; Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Location: Home based; Fully remote

Salary: £15,795 per annum (£26,325 FTE)

SUMMARY

The candidate for this role will have experience and understanding of the tendering process (with Health sector experience beneficial, but not essential). The role will play a vital part in the company meeting its strategic objectives by helping the Sales Team secure major new business and existing client tenders. You will report to the Head of Bids and work closely with the Sales Team, Bid Team Co-Ordinator, and SMEs companywide to co-ordinate, prepare, write, and submit tenders / bids.

This is a fixed-term position for up to one year, providing necessary cover whilst a member of the Bid Team is on maternity leave. The position requires 22.5 working hours per week, with flexibility around working hours. This is a fully remote position, and they will provide the successful candidate with all the necessary equipment for the role.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

• Represent our client’s bid function (help execute the daily, weekly, and long-term team strategy, led by the guidance of the Head of Bids).
• Developing a deep understanding of the available content, subject matter experts and their corporate credentials to help complete bids and advise salespeople and account managers on the appropriate content to use on each bid.
• Own the delivery of bids you are responsible for, collaborating with stakeholders to hit deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE

• Bid/proposal writing experience in a corporate commercial environment.
• Advanced MS Word Skills & proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Proven track record of working on the development of successful proposals.
• Flexible and committed to meeting client and internal deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and workloads.
• Strong team player.

CORE SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS

• Prioritisation.
• Fluent Business English writing.
• Absorbing and distilling information.
• Internal networking.
• Articulate & creative, both in words and ideas.
• Well organised & punctual.
• Able to deliver on tasks as well as to delegate.
• Calm & resilient in the face of deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in this Bid Writer opportunity Click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers website to complete your application.