Associate Bid Writer

Serco Group Plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service provider in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Bid Writer to join their Growth team. This role involves writing compelling bid responses and collaborating with experts to achieve high-quality submissions. Training is provided, making it suitable for various experience levels. Key skills include strong writing ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with additional tools like Adobe Creative Cloud being advantageous.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on major high street brands

Up to 25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Fluency and accuracy in writing.
• Methodical and organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Bid teams to develop bid solutions through storyboarding.
• Translate solutions into compelling bid responses.
• Conduct research to support bid responses.

Skills

Writing fluency

Microsoft Office expertise

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Project

Visio

Job description

We're looking for an individual to join our UK&E Growth team as Associate Bid Writer. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across the Growth team and the wider Serco business to write high quality and compelling bid responses that are aligned with the needs of our customer. With a newly centralised writing team, a healthy pipeline of bidding activity, and a clear strategy, now is a great time to join our team. Not only will you play a key role in shaping the future of some of the largest public sector contracts, you'll also be joining a team at a time where we are investing in how we work and the tools we use.,

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Bid teams, supporting the development of each bid solution through creative storyboarding.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate solutions into clear and compelling information for bid responses.
• Develop winning bid responses: You'll write well-structured, accurate, concise, and visually engaging content that effectively conveys the message, meets customer requirements (including word count, presentation, and evaluation criteria), and achieves high scores.
• Conduct additional research to supplement responses, including gathering and presenting relevant data.
• Incorporate persuasive elements such as win themes, USPs, sales messages, case studies, and insightful commentary on current trends into your writing.
• Ensure consistent language quality across bids by maintaining a unified terminology, tone, and style throughout submissions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is not essential for this role, we can offer you full training and support your continuous development.
• Experience of managing a varied set of deliverables.
• Ability to write to a very high level (fluency, accuracy, correct messaging).
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience of other tools and applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Project, Visio, etc. would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to quickly grasp and assimilate complex information and apply creative intellect.
• Methodical, process-driven and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise, particularly in a time-sensitive environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range discount for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
• Life assurance.