Bid Writer (Hybrid/Remote) - I011

Thornton & Lowe; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bid writing sector is seeking a Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This role involves drafting persuasive bids and collaborating with clients to secure projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in bid writing and excellent communication skills. The company values creativity and teamwork, offering a supportive environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Paid day off for birthday

Health cover from day 1

Access to discounts at retailers

Monthly social events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in bid writing.
• Experience in project management and high-quality document delivery.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and submitting persuasive tender responses.
• Researching markets and competitors for bids.
• Supporting bid strategy development.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 4

HND

Degree

Job description

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What We Do

We write winning bids for companies across a diverse range of sectors - from Accountancy to Workwear we’ve got it covered. We’ve been helping businesses to grow since 2009 and have since grown in numbers to have a large, directly employed bid team split across our 3 key divisions - Bid Writing/Management, Bid Resource and Bid Training. We’re the full package.

Our people

We’ve got a diverse team of writers but more than that, we are readers, bikers, climbers, amateur chefs, dog lovers, film lovers, linguists, sports fans, volunteers, and lots more! We have Family people, Single people, Happy people. We like to socialise. You’ll find a friend here.

Our Hiring Process

• You find or get sent this job advert
• You read the ad and we have your attention
• You tell us you’re interested (apply, email, call, shout)
• If your CV fits what we’re looking for, we’ll invite you for a chat (video call)
• If we think you’d be a good fit, we’ll introduce you to our Directors
• If we’re all on the same page, we’ll make you an offer
• You accept the offer and tell everyone how amazing your life has become
  
  

Advice

If you’re excited by this opportunity, please apply! Don’t be scared of change. Don’t worry about your current employer - sometimes you need to move on. If you have questions don’t be afraid to ask. There’s no need to dress up, smart/business casual is fine.

About You

What you’ve done so far:

• Ideally, you’ll be educated to NVQ Level 4, HND, Degree qualified or equivalent.
• You have at least 2 years’ experience of bid writing within a similar business to business or work winning environment
• You have experience of project management, working under pressure and delivering documents of an exceptionally high standard whilst working to challenging deadlines
  
  

What You’re Good At

• Thinking creatively and using your initiative
• Communication - you have excellent written and proofreading skills
• Working effectively as part of a team and independently
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing, writing and submitting creative and persuasive tender responses
• Building effective working relationships and communicating with clients
• Supporting the development of bid strategy including storyboarding, identifying USPs and win themes
• Completing bid planning documents including bid summaries, project plans, gap analysis and other documents
• Researching and summarising markets, competitors and other bid related topics
• Working to Thornton & Lowe’s House Style
  
  

Our Culture & Benefits

• We embrace and drive change
• We create fun and a little weirdness
• We’re adventurous, creative and open-minded
• We pursue growth and learning
• We build open and honest relationships with communication
• We build a positive team spirit
• We’re passionate and determined
• We offer flexible/hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• We offer enhanced annual leave rising from 30 to 33 days with service
• We offer a paid day off for your birthday
• We offer paid sick leave
• We offer health cover from day 1, including 24/7 GP access and EAP
• We have trained Mental Health First Aiders
• We give you access to discounts at high street and online retailers
• We have monthly social events, as well as bigger company events in summer and winter
• We offer clear in-house progression opportunities
  
  

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). If you wish to apply under the GIS, please indicate this in your application cover letter.

To be invited to interview/assessment under the GIS scheme, candidates applying under GIS

should meet all of the essential criteria.

These are the essential requirements that have been agreed for the post which may include qualifications, experience and skills. In setting the essential requirements, care will be taken to ensure that disabled candidates will not be disadvantaged. Candidates who do not meet all of the essential criteria will not be invited to interview.

Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are disabled we ask you to let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive and works for you. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and if you are successful, we’ll make adjustments to your working environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Advertising Services and Writing and Editing

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