Bid Writer (Vauxhall, London)

Bid Writer

THE COMPANY

Multi-award-winning commercial cleaning & facilities management company, with an expert focus on high-end commercial clients, from luxury retail to education, corporate offices, and even royalty. Having started as a family business over 20 years ago, it now employs over 1,400 people and has over 600 sites across the UK, from Scotland to Southampton. Our reputation is based on a strong emphasis on sustainability, fair pay (Real Living Wage), care for its people and innovation.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

We are seeking a person who has built up a portfolio of experience and knowledge in this demanding field of dealing with all types of ITT/RFI tenders, with equally transferable skills in terms of writing/presentational skills & accuracy. Must have the ability to deliver on time all project/tender-related items of work as part of our tender process & submissions. Excellent IT skill set is a given, an increased level of education, and for someone who can display a high degree of fluency in their work. Full company/industry knowledge and training will be given by our Commercial Director as part of our ongoing mentoring to enable the successful person to flourish in the role by gaining further insights into the industry.

REPORTING

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director

Member of the Sales & Marketing Team

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Own and develop high-quality bid responses to win pursuits
2. Coordinate with pursuit owners and account leaders to deliver responses within the submission deadline
3. Work with commercial leads to align quality sections with pricing submissions
4. Run the bid program
5. Use bid data held in our corporate library
6. Capture of lessons learned to improve future bids

1. Proven track record of producing successful complex tender responses
2. Proven track record in authoring and/or copywriting quality sections of bids
3. Strong organisational skills
4. Comfortable working under pressure in the tight deadline world of bidding
5. High attention to detail attributes
6. Ability to engage and collaborate with various people to deliver to the program
7. Impactful presentational skills valued but not required
8. Commercial and pricing expertise valued but not required
9. Highly proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, and pragmatic delivery-orientated approach with a ‘can do’ attitude
10. Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
11. Able to work autonomously, and comfortable with rapid change, as well as working as part of a wider team
12. IT literate (MAC and/or PC) – good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Excel and PowerPoint
13. Previous cleaning industry experience preferred
14. Proven track record in successfully winning new cleaning contracts
15. Numeracy and literacy to a good level
16. Good interpersonal skills
17. High levels of attention to detail
18. A strong work ethic

• Work-from-home Friday (after probation)
• Private health/dental care option
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Central London located premium office with shower and cycling facilities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Subsidised gym membership
• Free fruit, snacks & drinks in the office
• Genuine career opportunities and ‘promote from within’ culture
• Continuous training and personal development program
• Employee of the Quarter plus annual client Awards
• Regular company-funded social events throughout the year
• Cake & bubbles for all HQ birthdays
• Annual away weekend for HQ team to Europe
• 3 fully paid sick days
• 25 days annual holiday leave
• Commission on all new business wins