Commercial Bid Writer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Leeds, Bradford, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role is crucial for crafting compelling bids and proposals, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You will collaborate closely with the Commercial and Bid Writing Teams to ensure timely submissions and maintain excellent relationships with various departments. If you have a passion for writing and a background in healthcare or commercial sectors, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of bid writing experience required.
• Good standard of English language with professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive content for bids and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with departments for timely bid submissions.
• Support sales requirements during tender evaluation days.

Skills

Bid Writing

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Motivation

Education

GCSE/O Level or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Location: Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, England
• Type: Permanent

Commercial Bid Writer

The Company:
Leading Healthcare equipment manufacturer.
Global business on the up.
Provide a comprehensive solution of Equipment, Consumables and Service.
Growing and adapting well in today’s marketplace.
Look after their staff.

Benefits of the Commercial Bid Writer:
£38k basic salary plus bonus.
Pension.
PHI.
Life Assurance.

The Role of the Commercial Bid Writer:
This is a hybrid working, critical and busy role within the team, often with tight deadlines. A combination of organisational skills, assertiveness, and attention to detail is essential to meet/exceed targets. A strong teamwork ethic, ability to communicate effectively, use of initiative, enthusiasm, and motivation are also required.

To work closely with the Commercial Team and Bid Writing Team ensuring that timely and high-quality written tender responses are submitted in line with selected opportunities:

1. Develop persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals.
2. Identify a wide range of tender opportunities for the various products and services offered by the DDH group and summarise the requirements to expedite a bid/no bid decision.
3. Maintain excellent relationships with all departments to ensure they understand the requirements of the bid and ensure the relevant submission material is prepared promptly.
4. Support the sales requirements of tender evaluation days, where required.
5. Client outreach, developing strong relationships with procurement teams.

The Ideal Person for the Commercial Bid Writer:
Minimum two years of bid writing experience.
GCSE/O level standard or NVQ equivalent with a good standard of English language and the ability to communicate in written and verbal terms professionally.
Planning and organisation skills.
Excellent communication, written, and time management skills.
Results orientated, assertive, and collaborative.
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial: Healthcare products or services, experience of working in a healthcare environment, commercial experience, research projects, knowledge of NHS Procurement processes/frameworks.
Must be IT literate, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), with the ability and willingness to learn new IT applications.

If you think the role of Commercial Bid Writer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: David Gray
Email: [e-mail]
Tel no: 0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target:
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Full-Time
• Location: Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, England