Bid Writer

TN United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Bid Writer to enhance their team. This role involves crafting persuasive bid proposals that drive the company's success in the language services sector. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, conduct market research, and ensure the quality of submissions. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth. If you are passionate about writing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Well-being Support

24-hour advice line

Retail discounts

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in Bid Writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bid plans for successful project delivery.
• Write compelling responses for bids and proposals.

Skills

Bid Writing

Market Research

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Writing or English Language & Literature

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Bid Writer

Language Empire, a leading provider of face-to-face interpreting and translation services, is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our team. With a focus on providing high-quality language solutions to public sector organisations throughout the UK, we pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering exceptional service in over 500 languages. As a Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s success by crafting compelling, accurate, and competitive bid proposals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and engaging environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to securing new business and supporting the company’s growth ambitions.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute bid plans, including timelines, milestones, and task allocation, to ensure successful project delivery.
2. Write original and compelling responses for bids and proposals for both new and existing clients in the Public & Private Sector.
3. Review bids prior to submission to ensure relevance, accuracy, and professionalism.
4. Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify opportunities, understand trends, and monitor competitor activity.
5. Maintain and improve systems for tracking bid performance, developing clear action plans to enhance success rates.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders at all levels to gather information and insights essential for successful bids.
7. Identify opportunities to reuse and refine pre-written content, ensuring consistency and quality across submissions.
8. Lead post-submission reviews, gathering feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement within the Bid Team and Business Development function.
9. Support the documentation of bid strategy, differentiators, win themes, key messages, and content for proposals and presentations.
10. Manage and develop a bid knowledge library, keeping content current, accurate, and fit for purpose.
11. Create engaging content for blogs, vlogs, and other marketing channels to support broader business objectives.
12. Take ownership of other bid-related tasks, marketing activities, and administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• A relevant degree in Writing or English Language & Literature.
• Experience of working in a Bid Writing position for 1-2 years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an extensive vocabulary.
• Highly attentive to detail, with the ability to analyse and proofread documents effectively.
• High level of interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• A team player who also works well independently.
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Works accurately in a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project.
• Ambitious and driven to develop skills and progress within the company.
• Ability to reliably commute to our office in Rochdale.

Benefits

Join our team at Language Empire and enjoy an inclusive culture that values mutual respect, innovation, and high performance. We offer excellent benefits including:

• Health and Well-being Support: Doctorline, Togetherall, and structured counselling services.
• Information and Assistance: 24-hour advice line and eldercare advice.
• Discounts and Savings: Retail discounts, gym memberships, and online subscriptions.

About Us

EMPIRE GROUP is on a mission to revolutionize the translation & interpretation industry. Since 2001, we have provided interpreting and translation services to public sector organizations across the UK, covering over 200 languages and dialects with a workforce of over 20,000 interpreters and 1,000 translators. Our vision is to become the UK's leading provider of language services, committed to bridging language barriers while respecting cultural diversity. We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Real Living Wage employer.

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