Bid Writer

Pennington Choices; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington Choices is seeking a Bid Writer to join their sales team in Warrington. This role involves crafting high-quality tender proposals that align with brand standards and drive business growth. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in bid writing, with a focus on delivering compelling content under tight deadlines. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary and transparent salary bands

Super flexible and remote hybrid working

26 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Regular Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Access to private healthcare

Paid sick leave allowance

Referral programme offering up to £2,000

Access to paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a bid writer in a professional services environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.
• Work closely with bid managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies.
• Edit, proofread, and manage the overall quality of proposal content.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

CRM systems (preferably HubSpot)

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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About This Role

We are seeking a Bid Writer to become a valuable part of our sales team at Pennington Choices. In this role, you will be responsible for producing well-crafted, professionally written tender proposals that effectively communicate our value proposition. You’ll play a vital role in creating compelling, high-quality proposals that drive a consistent win rate whilst ensuring alignment with our brand’s tone, copy guidelines, and standards. Your contributions will be key in driving our growth through the development of successful, winning bid strategies.

About This Role

We are seeking a Bid Writer to become a valuable part of our sales team at Pennington Choices. In this role, you will be responsible for producing well-crafted, professionally written tender proposals that effectively communicate our value proposition. You’ll play a vital role in creating compelling, high-quality proposals that drive a consistent win rate whilst ensuring alignment with our brand’s tone, copy guidelines, and standards. Your contributions will be key in driving our growth through the development of successful, winning bid strategies.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to continue your career within Pennington Choices, where you’ll have the chance to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact on how we conduct our business.

If you’re motivated, target driven, and have a problem-solving mindset, with the ability to deliver proposals and respond to enquiries promptly, then this may be the next step in your career journey.

Key Responsibilities

As our Bid Writer, you will be reporting to our Head of Sales and be based in our Warrington office with some travel to other offices. You will work closely with our Head of Services in Warrington, Bromley and Sheffield. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.
• Work closely with bid managers and subject matter experts to create winning strategies.
• Conduct research and gather information from various sources to construct solid, evidence-based proposals.
• Edit, proofread, and manage the overall quality of proposal content.
• Coach and mentor junior bid team members.
• Participate and lead in bid/no-bid decisions and strategy meetings.
• Ensure compliance with RFP requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling content.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
  
  

Requirements

Role requirements, skills and/or experience

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Proven work experience as a bid writer in a professional services environment (3+ years).
• Prior experience and good understanding of basic Microsoft package skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to analyse bid data for strategic decisions
• Driving licence, our office in Warrington is remote and not easy accessible via public transport so commuting by car is essential for this role.
  
  

Desirable

• Prior experience and good understanding of CRM systems, preferably HubSpot.
• Prior experience of using Adobe InDesign.
  
  

Benefits

Pennington Choices has been recognised by Best Companies as being a very good employer each year since 2018. We offer a working environment that is stimulating, where our people are given the tools they need to help shape their careers. With approachable and supportive line management and a proven track record of promoting from within, we encourage our people to be the best they can be, and we provide them with training, variety and support to help them grow.

We Also Provide Colleagues With

• Competitive salary and transparent salary bands
• Commitment to super flexible and remote hybrid working where applicable
• 37.5-hour working week
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Additional leave for length of service up to 31 days each year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or sell surplus leave
• Enhanced employer pension contributions of 4% when you contribute 6%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Regular Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular company social events including an annual summer BBQ
• Cycle to work scheme, offering savings of at least 32%* on a new bike and cycle safety accessories
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme, saving 30-60% on an electric car (subject to eligibility)
• Access to an online platform providing employee discounts on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, and wellness programmes including annual flu jab
• Paid sick leave allowance each year
• Free eye tests and contribution towards new glasses/frames
• Referral programme offering up to £2,000
• Option for personal use of company vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• Access to paid volunteering days in support of local charities/initiatives
• Length of service reward
• Welcome goodie bag
  
  

About Us

Pennington Choices is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Pennington Choices provides property surveying and consultancy services to organisations nationwide. We have a wealth of experience working with more than 800 public and private sector organisations across social housing, NHS, education, and rail since 2000.

At the heart of what makes Pennington Choices special is our people. We live by our values of being fun, resilient, brave and treating each other with respect. We also know there’s more to life than work, which is why we will encourage you to stay active, nurture your mental health, and create a fulfilling work/life balance.

Our head office is a converted barn in the picturesque Cheshire countryside, located just 3 minutes from M56 Jct10, and we have regional offices in Bromley, Kent and Sheffield. We are a close-knit organisation with people at our very core, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. As winners of Employer of the Year at both the Warrington Business Awards and the South London Business Awards, we've been recognised by Best Companies as a very good employer each year since 2018.

If successful, you will be joining us at a very exciting time. The business has already been through a period of substantial growth, concluding its current 5-year business plan in April 2024 which will achieve a turnover of £17.5m. A further 5-year plan through to 2029 is being developed with a projected growth to £40m.

Ready to start your next chapter?

If this sounds like the job for you, complete the job application and attach your CV for consideration in the link below.

Apply for Bid Writer role

Our team will be reviewing all applications over the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to everyone individually, therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days it means that we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

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