Bid Writer

Pick Everard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + BH

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pick Everard is seeking an experienced Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer to join its national Bid Team in Manchester. You will craft compelling technical and non-technical tender responses, coordinate bid writing, and support internal bid management processes.

You will review opportunities, design answer plans, and guide Assistant Bid Writers. A degree and APMP qualification are preferred, with strong MS Office skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 12+ months' bid writing, tender or proposal experience.

Responsibilities

• Write technical and non-technical tender responses.
• Coordinate the writing process for bids of varying priority.
• Support bid management processes and coach junior writers.
• Review opportunities and craft compelling content for reuse.

Skills

Bid writing

Content development

Time management

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Proposal structure

Adaptability

Storytelling

Client liaison

Education

Degree in English/Journalism/Communications

APMP Foundation qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. We're now looking for an experienced and ambitious Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer to join our established, high-performing and winning Bid Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing compelling bids that showcase our people, expertise and innovative approach. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, turning complex information into clear, engaging and persuasive content that helps us secure exciting new opportunities. If you're a talented writer who enjoys being part of a team, working at pace and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Core responsibilities

• Write technical and non-technical tender responses
• Coordinate the writing process for low, medium and high priority bids (depending on experience)
• Understand and apply internal bid management processes and systems, supporting, coaching and developing Assistant Bid Writers and other team members where required
• Review opportunities and identify any positive and negative factors
• Structure proposals to meet the requirements of the client's evaluation team
• Review material from previous proposals and recommend appropriate content for reuse
• Assist in the design and completion of answer plans, storyboards and overall bid plans
• Understand and apply the bid review process and implement throughout all tender submissions
• Report on bid progress through appropriate internal channels
• Provide feedback and reviews, proof reading and editing support as required
• Set up bid response documents
• Create and edit bid responses for PQQ/SQ and Stage 1 application documents
• Submit proposals via portals or emails, in line with client requirements
• Complete company information and standard company responses within bids
• Prepare CVs and case studies for inclusions in bids
• Provide general administration support to the Bid team as required
• Liaise with other departments, providing an effective and professional service to both internal and external stakeholders

Life at Pick Everard

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to review information and determine appropriate actions
• A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of your work
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, combined with strong problem-solving skills
• At least 12 months' experience in a similar bid writing, tender or proposal role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• A Degree-level education, ideally in English, Journalism, Communications or a related subject, or equivalent relevant experience
• An APMP Foundation qualification, or a willingness to work towards this qualification
• An understanding of, or a genuine willingness to learn about, the construction and property industry.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

• Agile working
• Career and Professional Development
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
• Stakeholder pension
• Professional subscriptions
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Eyecare Scheme
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities' employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at #####. We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

Locations

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Leicester
• London
• Manchester
• Nottingham

Salary

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