Bid Writer

Andy File Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to assist in creating bids and submissions. This role involves supporting internal teams and delivering workshops, with preference given to candidates with public sector experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive mindset, working collaboratively toward sales targets and performance indicators.

Benefits

20 days plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Public sector experience preferred with understanding of procurement.
• Ability to work independently and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and sales teams in bid writing and tenders.
• Develop and deliver training workshops for clients.
• Assist clients in understanding the tender process.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of public sector procurement processes

Ability to conceptualize and create content

Knowledge of evaluation criteria

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Experience in delivering bid writing

Willingness to deliver training

Open to training and development opportunities

Job description

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client regarding this permanent position of Bid Writer.

Job Title: Bid Writer

Reporting to: Procurement Manager

Accountabilities:

Support the Procurement Services Department, Sales Team, and Senior Management in sourcing and completing bid opportunities for the company and clients. Increase sales growth through tender submissions and bid writing consultancy. Generate bid writing sales leads from client discussions and contribute to seminar content creation and delivery.

Core Functions:

1. Assist external clients in understanding the tender process, interpreting requirements, and gathering information to create draft bids under tight deadlines.
2. Review client draft bids to improve in line with evaluation criteria and communicate changes effectively.
3. Develop and deliver bespoke training workshops on bid coordination, management, and writing.
4. Support the Sales Department and Senior Management with specific bid opportunities.
5. Perform any other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop client leads.
2. Understanding of public sector procurement processes, with recent experience in the public sector.
3. Ability to conceptualize and create content for the company and clients.
4. Knowledge of evaluation criteria, scoring, and weighting in tenders.
5. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, sourcing work proactively.
6. Experience in delivering bid writing.
7. Willingness to deliver training both in person and online.
8. Open to training and development opportunities.

Broader Job Functions:

1. Continuously learn and understand company functions and participate in training.
2. Proficiently use company software and participate in ongoing training.
3. Provide timely assistance via telephone or email to internal and external customers/clients.
4. Coordinate with other departments to resolve customer queries effectively.
5. Identify inquiries that could lead to further training or product sales and pass them to relevant departments.
6. Work collaboratively to achieve performance indicators and sales targets.
7. Maintain professional communication standards in line with company policies.
8. Attend training to develop relevant skills and knowledge.
9. Specifically, candidates with public sector experience are preferred.

Salary: GBP 25,000 - GBP 32,000

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

20 days plus statutory holidays