Bid Writer (Hybrid / 40-50k)

TN United Kingdom; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their dynamic team in Cookstown. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality bid and tender documentation, ensuring the company's competitive edge in securing new business. You will collaborate closely with the Commercial and Business Development teams, contributing to market research and marketing strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment, where your skills will directly impact the growth and success of the company. If you are passionate about writing and have a knack for business development, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing and business development roles.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and write bid and tender documentation.
• Support business development and marketing strategies.

Skills

Bid Writing

Business Development

Marketing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tender Processes Understanding

Education

Degree in relevant field

2 years experience in similar role

3-4 years experience in similar role

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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VANRATH are recruiting a Bid Writer to work for a leading engineering solutions company in Cookstown.

Remuneration:
c £40,000 - £50,000 + package


The Role:

The main purpose of this role is to coordinate and write high quality bid and tender documentation, with the aim of supporting the team to win new business in conjunction with the Commercial Team.

In addition, the post holder will be required to provide support to the Business Development Team to ensure new market opportunities and to develop and promote the profile of the company.

The post holder will also be required to support and assist with the marketing strategy for the company when required.

Bids

• Monitor, scan and identify opportunities through current portals, identifying potential new portals to expand sales opportunities for the company.
• Maintain login details in respect of portals, update and amend documents as required e.g. insurance and health and safety.
• Preparation of prequalification and tender submissions by ensuring accurate and timely information to support the submission.
• Write non-technical aspects of prequalification and tender submissions.
• Liaise with various teams both internally and externally, where appropriate to compile tenders.
• Ensure all information is accurately reflected in the tender documents before final review, including document track list.
• Coordinate the timely return of requests for proposals.
• Track and follow up on progression of tender opportunities throughout the tender process and record on company Salesforce System.
• Maintain a tender bank inclusive of current and accurate information for inclusion in future bids and tenders.
• Seek feedback on unsuccessful tender submissions and apply information to drive improvement in the future.
• Ensure contract awards are recorded as per internal processes.
• Provide monthly reports to our customers where required.

Business Development

• Provide general support (when required) to the Business Development Team in researching, identifying and contacting prospective customers within Ireland, UK and further afield.

Marketing

• Provide general support (when required) to the Marketing Team in the development and implementation of the company marketing plan, including conducting market research.

General

• Assist in meeting reports and minutes.
• Promote the company positively at all times through the company values and strive to maintain and build upon the excellent reputation of the company.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures and ensure that these are implemented in the area of responsibility.
• Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with company health and safety requirements.
• Participate in staff development and training events.
• Any other duties deemed necessary with the post holder competency to ensure the effective operation of your role within the company.

The Ideal Person:

• 2 years in similar role + matching degree OR 3-4 years in similar role.
• Understanding of the tender processes.
• A background within the business development / marketing / bid writing or coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; written, phone and face to face
• Ability to work independently.
• Full Driving licence.
• Experience will be considered as an alternative to qualifications.
• The suitable candidate will be trained on the job and provided any support required.

Recent Feedback from our candidates:

''The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role.''

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''