Bid Writer

Sureserve; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This role involves crafting compelling proposals and coordinating with various teams to ensure high-quality submissions that resonate with clients. You will leverage your creative writing skills and attention to detail to produce winning bids in the energy efficiency and construction sectors. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and community improvement, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of life in the communities served. If you're passionate about writing and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Negotiable Salary

32 Days Annual Leave

Employer Contributed Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Engagement Events

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing with a focus on energy efficiency or construction.
• Strong creative writing skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Write clear and focused bid proposals and business documentation.
• Coordinate with teams to develop bespoke high-quality submissions.

Skills

Bid Writing

Creative Writing

Attention to Detail

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Tools

In-Design

Illustrator

Electronic Tender Platforms

Job description

Bid Writer

At Sureserve, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. With a driven team of nearly 600 professionals, we are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our 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. We're currently seeking a Bid Writer who shares our commitment to quality, service, and environmental improvement.

Role Overview:

Working on every element of the bid process. Ideally candidates will have bid writing experience in energy efficiency, engineering or construction sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Write clear, focused and logical negotiated proposal material (and any other business development documentation) maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone.
• Produce and compile bespoke high-quality PQQ and tender submissions that meet customers’ needs and aspirations.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal business development managers and operational teams to develop and write bespoke, high-quality PQQ and ITT submissions which demonstrate a clear understanding of client questions.
• Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Robustly review responses against the scoring matrix and criteria provided.
• Support the business development team in the preparation of marketing literature and negotiated proposal submissions.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills and Experience – Essential:

• Previous bid writing experience with strong creative writing skills.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills.
• Accurate, assertive and articulate with excellent attention to detail.

Skills and Experience – Desirable:

• Knowledge of energy/environmental/construction sector(s).
• Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms.
• Knowledge of In-Design and Illustrator & desktop publishing skills.
• Knowledge of the social housing sector.

What We Offer:

• Fully negotiable salary in the region of £34,000 to £38,000.
• 32 days annual leave (including statutory holidays and Christmas/New Year Closure).
• Employer contributed pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24 hours telephone and online access.
• Sureserve Group Legends scheme, with a reward for the ultimate legend!
• Employee engagement events to bring together colleagues and families.
• Access to Flexible Benefits Scheme.

Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required; candidates may undergo background checks before starting employment.