Bid Writer

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JOB DESCRIPTION

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

As a result of our recent success in securing work and opening up new markets, our supportive, friendly work-winning team is busier than ever. This role will contribute effectively to the continued growth and success of our Asset Management business, producing high-quality bid responses for opportunities of medium and high value. Reporting to the Senior Bid Writer, the role will work both independently and collaboratively with other team members to produce client-focused, compelling proposals that reflect our experience, expertise, and highlight what differentiates us from our competitors.

The successful candidate will engage with multidisciplinary teams across various bidding activities to collaborate and build effective relationships with roles including Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, Estimators/Cost Engineers, subject matter experts, business heads, technical leads, and operational delivery specialists.

What you'll do:

• Develop high-quality responses to meet the bid programme and milestones, keeping bid teams and managers updated on progress at all times.
• Produce high-quality, high-scoring, compelling, compliant, and reusable responses for PQQ, ITTs, and other tender submissions.
• Lead and participate in answer planning and storyboarding workshops to capture win themes and strategies, and to highlight Telent's differentiators in responses.
• Contribute to win/loss reviews, gather feedback, and seek ways to improve tender response quality.
• Understand and interpret proposal instructions and requirements to formulate clear, persuasive responses that meet clients' needs through various tender formats.
• Interpret client documents such as Scopes and Specifications to understand requirements and adapt technical language to suit responses without altering technical propositions.
• Conduct research to understand the project or business opportunity in detail.
• Manage information effectively, ensuring content is reusable, stored, tagged, indexed, and searchable.

Who you are:

We seek an experienced Bid Writer with a proven track record of contributing to winning bids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business writing and editing, with a passion for crafting clear, persuasive proposals.

Key Requirements:

• Proven contribution to successful bids as a bid writer
• Degree in English, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word
• Excellent business writing and editing skills
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, capable of meeting deadlines
• APMP or equivalent qualification or working towards it
• Awareness of Traffic, Rail, Telecommunications, and IT products and services
• Effective communication, persuasion, and influencing skills at all levels

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, fostering skill development and impact. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique perspectives everyone brings.

Additional benefits include:

• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

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About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK's digital infrastructure. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals committed to excellence.

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• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused

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