Bid Writer

JR United Kingdom; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to enhance their bid submission process. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional creative writing skills and project management experience, specifically within the Local Authority Social Housing market. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

32 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience producing timely bid submissions specialized in Local Authority Social Housing market.
• Ability to produce bespoke, high-quality PQQ and tender submissions.
• Strong project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for submissions, PQQs and tenders.
• Develop benefits-based proposals that articulate true customer value.
• Manage resources for the bid process and ensure quality of final output.

Skills

Creative writing skills

Project management

Knowledge of construction/maintenance sectors

Tools

Electronic tender platforms

Job description

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Salary: up to £50k plus benefits (listed below)

Our clients mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather. They are currently seeking a Bid Writer who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement.

Senior Bid Writer Overview:

Working on every element of the bid writing process, we require someone with the ability to produce bespoke, high quality PQQ and tender submissions that meet customer's needs and aspirations and who can demonstrate strong project management abilities.

The successful candidate will have experience producing timely bid submissions that sell the business, specialising in the Local Authority Social Housing market.

Senior Bid Writer Duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for submissions, PQQs and tenders
• Ability to develop benefits-based proposals that articulate true customer value
• Project management of the bid process, agreeing strategy with sector teams, ensuring adequate resources to complete submission
• Managing resources throughout the process, ensuring all content is in place, and for the quality of final output subject to approval and including client engagement
• Creation of high quality PQQ and bid documents, writing and editing content and document production
• Contribution to development and implementation of the Bid Improvement Plan
• Senior Bid Writer Skills and experience:
• Exemplary creative writing skill/style and knowledge of application within a bid environment
• Knowledge of energy/construction/maintenance/building/environment and/or sectors
• Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms
• Exemplary creative writing skills

What is on Offer:

• Fully negotiable salary in the region of £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
• 5 hours hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays, Christmas/New Year Closure!)
• Employee assistance programme with 24 hours telephone and online access
• Generous recommend a friend scheme.
• Company Legends scheme, with a reward for the ultimate legend!
• Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families.
• Access to flexible benefits scheme (including bike to work scheme, healthcare cash plan).

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.
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