Bid Writer

Ridge & Partners LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm in Leeds is seeking a Bid Writer to join its Northern region. The role involves preparing compelling bids, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in bid writing, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and knowledge of Adobe InDesign are advantageous. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bid writing role.
• A passion for writing and a flair for communicating complex ideas.
• Exemplar writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and write compelling bids tailored to client requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical experts.
• Conduct research and gather information from various sources.
• Proofread and edit bid content for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Education

APMP Certification

Microsoft Word proficiency

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Job description

Ridge and Partners is a growing built environment consultancy focused on helping clients create better, more sustainable places for people to live, learn, work and play. Our aim is always to deliver outstanding service to clients and provide our people with the support, opportunities, and environments they need to flourish.

We have an opportunity for a Bid Writer to join our busy Northern region from our Leeds office. We are looking for a curious and confident self-starter with the potential to become a key player in our busiest work-winning team.

What you need to do to be effective in this role :

• Prepare and write compelling bids. Develop clear, concise and tailored responses ensuring they align with client requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders. Work closely with technical experts and senior leaders to gather relevant information for bid submissions.
• Create structured and persuasive responses. Ensure answers are well structured, easy to read and understand, highlighting Ridge’s key strengths and what makes us different.
• Conduct research and gather information from a wide range of sources, writing from scratch or editing material as appropriate.
• Facilitate win themes, storyboarding and answer planning.
• Proofread and edit. Review bid content to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with client requirements, as well as correct style and grammar.
• Converting knowledge from operational staff by conducting 1 to 1 interviews.
• Develop case studies and examples. Create and update project experience, case studies and testimonials that demonstrate past success and expertise.
• Compliance. Ensure that all bids meet legal, contractual and client specific requirements.
• Prepare presentation materials. Assist in preparing presentation documents or slides for presentations where required.
• Work with graphic designers to produce appropriate graphics that enhance the response.
• Track feedback. Review feedback on bid success or failure and suggest improvements for future proposals.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role :

• Previous experience in a bid writing role.
• A passion for writing and a flair for communicating complex ideas. Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Exemplarwriting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• An ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Understanding of construction, engineering or related sectors would be advantageous.

Qualifications :

• APMP Certification an advantage
• Microsoft word proficiency
• Experience with Adobe InDesign is an advantage