Bid Writer

Howells Solutions Limited; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction & Property contractor in Bracknell is seeking a Bid Writer/Manager to drive the PQQ and ITT process. You will be responsible for creating exceptional bids for Planned & Responsive Maintenance services. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in the social housing sector, proven written communication skills, and a good ability to develop relationships. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in social housing markets.
• Experience of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle.
• Ability to prepare and present to small audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and complete selection questionnaires and tender submissions.
• Draft and coordinate responses to bids.
• Review bid submissions for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Educated to A level standard

Tools

MSOffice (Word)

Job description

Bid Writer/Manager - Property Services
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Flexible Working - Home and Office Based (Bracknell)

We are working with a leading Construction & Property (Social Housing) contractor to recruit a Bid Writer to join their highly successful work winning team, driving the PQQ and ITT process, producing exceptional qualitative submissions, bidding for Planned & Responsive Maintenance, Gas Breakdown, Servicing and Installation, Redecoration and Refurbishment Schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process
• Planning, drafting, writing and coordinating responses to bids. Constructing relevant answers which clearly answer the client's requirements and portray the company in the best possible light.
• Building internal and external relationships with individuals in order to create quality bids.
• Visiting operational sites and other offices. Gathering information from other stakeholders and share information with the rest of the team, either through written reports or verbally, to record the visit.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team.
• Undertaking research for the team to improve bid content.
• Reviewing bid submissions for quality and accuracy

Experience & Knowledge Required

• 2 years' experience in, and knowledge of, social housing markets
• Some experience of bid management throughout the full bid lifecycle
• Proven written communication skills
• Good at developing relationships with wide spectrum of people
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to prepare and make a presentation to a small audience
• Educated to A level standard
• Computer literate in MSOffice (Word is essential)

This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive an competitive salary + benefits. If you're looking to join a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success, please apply.

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. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.