Bid Writer

JR United Kingdom; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable building services seeks a Bid Writer to manage the bid lifecycle and produce competitive proposals. Ideal candidates will be degree-educated or have 2+ years' experience in bid writing. This full-time role offers £30,000-£40,000 based on experience and includes responsibilities like managing relationships with internal teams and external partners, ensuring high-quality submissions, and maintaining the bid library. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Bid Writer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and document formatting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid lifecycle from review to submission.
• Produce initial Bid/No Bid assessments and complete Tender Reviews.
• Develop relationships with bid contributors for high-quality responses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Document Formatting

Education

Degree in relevant subjects such as Marketing or English

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Salary - £30,000-£40,000 Dependant on experience

Contract - Full time, Permanent.

Hours of Work – 39.5 hours per week with flexible hours, from 8am to 6pm Monday-Thursday and until 5pm on Fridays.

Sustainable Building Services is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation turnkey service provider and principal contractor, delivering projects at scale across all housing types including social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes.

We are recruiting for a Bid Writer to join our growing team.

Bid Writer - About the Role:

As a Bid Writer, you will take ownership of researching, developing, and writing bid proposals. This includes collating key data, coordinating with stakeholders such as estimating and operational leads, managing their contributions, and ensuring timely completion of written requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the bid lifecycle from review to submission, including post-bid activities.
• Follow SBS bid management protocols and processes.
• Produce initial Bid/No Bid assessments to inform decision-making.
• Complete Tender Reviews for approved bids and distribute to relevant team members.
• Arrange Tender Kick-off meetings and conduct storyboarding sessions with stakeholders.
• Support the Senior Bid Coordinator with complex responses (e.g., SQ and DPS).
• Develop relationships with bid contributors, including internal teams and external partners, to develop high-quality bid responses.
• Capture and incorporate feedback to improve future bids, including lessons learned exercises.
• Maintain the bid library, ensuring all information is current.
• Assist the team during busy periods and cover bid admin responsibilities when needed.
• Attend networking, procurement, and bidding events as required.
• Work with the Business Development team to gather market intelligence.
• Ensure timely upload of bids and submissions.
• Gather market, competitor, and client intelligence as needed.
• Apply continuous improvement principles.
• Support team members proactively and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree educated or minimum 2 years’ experience as a Bid Writer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with bid management processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams; strong document formatting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Degree in relevant subjects such as Marketing or English.
• Experience in a similar role or industry.
• Marketing experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of retrofit projects is beneficial.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Acrobat, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Confident in representing the business at external events, e.g., conferences.