Bid Writer

Helpmesettle; Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Bid Writer to contribute to government bids across the UK. The role involves crafting persuasive bid responses while collaborating with experts to enhance proposals. Ideal candidates will have bid writing experience and a keen eye for detail in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Healthcare

Share options

Discretionary bonus

Flexible hours

25 days' holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing in a technology consultancy.
• Understanding of government frameworks.
• Ability to work on multiple bids with their own deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write responses for government and public sector procurements.
• Collaborate with the consulting team for compelling bid responses.
• Conduct research to support proposals.

Skills

Bid writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Location:Hybrid - Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London

Commitment:Permanent - Employee

Ready for a new challenge?

Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?

If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.

The role

We’re looking for a Bid writer to join our Opencast Growth Team. The ideal candidate will need bid writing experience. You don’t have to have worked in a technology consultancy, but understanding the industry will help.

The role involves writing our response to a range of Government and public sector procurements through varied frameworks. You’ll work with the wider Opencast team to write compelling bid responses, drawing on the expertise and experience of our consulting team.

Within the role, there is scope to get involved in wider bid management activities. This could include helping teams to prepare for bid presentations, answer planning and Q&A scenarios.

• Experience in bid writing in a technology consultancy

• Knowledge of technology consultancy services, methods and technologies

• In responding to Government Frameworks, e.g., DOS/DSP opportunities

• Working with the wider team to identify and understand win themes and USPs

• Developing bid storyboards and answer plans to provide a structured bid response

• Using best practice bid writing techniques to improve our writing quality

• Analysing evaluation criteria to improve our bid response

• Working on multiple bids simultaneously, each with its own deadlines and requirements

You'll need a good understanding of:

• Developing a bid writing strategy against the client's requirements

• Reviewing, editing, giving feedback and formatting bid responses

• Researching information about clients to support compelling proposals

Other essential skills:

• Have a keen eye and are detail-oriented

• Can coordinate multiple priorities in parallel

• Can clearly articulate the benefits of products so they align with client needs

• Want to learn and are naturally inquisitive

• Are problem-solvers and enjoy challenging the status quo

• Are highly organised and have good time management skills

• Can coach bid teams on best practice writing

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Are a team player and collaborate well with others

Other helpful experience:

• Working with partner organisations to write joint bid responses

• With pricing bids, responding to proposed scenarios and preparing rate cards

• Track record of successful bid submissions

What our offer includes

• Competitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.
• Flexible hours and 25days' holiday.
• People to support you every step of the way.

Where you’ll work

Your working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel across the UK is part of life at Opencast. This varies in frequency and takes into account the requirements of your work, our clients and your team.

We include you

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.

Interview

Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.

Want to know more?

Visit our website or [e-mail] .We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.