Bid Writer

Meridian Business Support; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Chandlers Ford (on the outskirts of Eastleigh)
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to - £50,000
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Bid Writer - Join a Growing Business Development Team!

Due to business growth, this is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join my clients Business Development team. This role is crucial in supporting the company's tender activities and driving future business success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the bid team during Request for Information (RFI), Pre-Qualification Questions (PQQ), and Invitation to Tender (ITT) phases to develop strong win strategies.
2. Review tender documents and prepare for bid launch meetings.
3. Assist the Tender Manager in producing high-quality submissions in line with corporate growth strategies.
4. Liaise with subject matter experts and conduct external analysis to strengthen bid responses.
5. Collaborate with central departments (Operations, SHEQ, Transport, HR) to refine tender responses and gather relevant data.
6. Craft compelling and professional submission responses aligned with scoring criteria.
7. Analyse client feedback to improve future bid submissions.

What We're Looking For:

1. Education: A-levels (degree preferred) in a writing-based discipline.
2. Experience: Proven track record in bid writing, ideally within plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water, or engineering industries.
3. Skills: Excellent writing, editing, proof-reading, and communication skills.
4. Organisation: Ability to manage multiple deadlines with strong planning and prioritising skills.
5. Tech-Savvy: Experience with procurement platforms (Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer Bravo Solutions) and AI software (Copilot, ChatGPT).
6. Bonus: APMP qualification and a Full UK Driving Licence.

Interested? Contact Emma at Meridian in Eastleigh for more information.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.