Bid Writer

ABG Commercial Realty; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their dynamic team in Chandlers Ford. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful bids that drive business growth. You will work alongside a dedicated team, crafting compelling narratives and collaborating with various departments to ensure successful submissions. With a commitment to employee development and a hybrid working pattern, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for writing and a knack for strategic thinking, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing, particularly in construction or engineering.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear win strategies for bids and support high-quality submissions.
• Collaborate with internal experts and write compelling narratives.

Skills

Bid Writing

Communication Skills

Editing and Proofreading

Planning and Prioritising

Analytical Skills

Education

A-levels (degree preferred)

Tools

Achilles

Ariba

Jaggaer Bravo Solutions

AI Software (Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

Bid Writer - Chandlers Ford, Hampshire

Due to business growth, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Bid Writer to join our client's team in Chandlers Ford.

This is an exciting time to join our client as they drive their business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 years of success within their industry. They are committed to ensuring their staff have the right skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver to their customers and creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them.

Responsibilities

• Work with the bid team during Request for Information (RFI), Pre-Qualification Questions (PQQ), and Invitation to Tender (ITT) phases to develop clear win strategies for each bid, ensuring compelling win themes.
• Review all tender documents and resources before bid launch meetings.
• Support the Tender Manager in producing high-quality tender submissions to achieve business growth in alignment with corporate strategies.
• Liaise with nominated subject matter experts internally and analyse data externally (from published reports, local strategy documents, and other publicly available data) during tender phases to gather information relevant to each submission, enabling strong responses to be drafted for each bid being pursued.
• Collaborate with central departments such as Operations, SHEQ, Transport, and Human Resources to fulfill and develop gaps in tender question areas, data, and metrics.
• Write compelling narratives and draft professional submission responses that fulfill scoring criteria, always based on a solid understanding of the needs and wants of the target audience.
• Review client feedback to identify inadequacies and implement lessons learned for future bids.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to A-level standard (degree level preferred), ideally within a writing-based discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in successful bid writing, ideally in the plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water, or engineering industries.
• Ability to interpret and analyse tender request documents to identify relevant criteria.
• Highly organised with good planning and prioritising skills, capable of delivering quality work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• APMP qualification (desirable).
• Experience with procurement platforms such as Achilles, Ariba, and Jaggaer Bravo Solutions.
• Proficient in the use of AI software such as Copilot and ChatGPT.
• A current Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
• Hybrid working pattern offered.

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