Senior Bid Writer

Aspire Personnel Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Bid Writer to enhance their bid writing team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager to craft compelling tender responses that secure new business opportunities. Your expertise in bid writing and tender management will be crucial in developing strategies and unique selling points tailored to client needs. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are proactive, organized, and passionate about winning bids, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid writing and tender management, ideally in consultancy or professional services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, producing high-quality submissions.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality tender submissions that win new business.
• Source opportunities and manage post-tender clarifications.

Skills

Bid writing

Tender management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Word and Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for a tenacious Senior Bid Writer to join their small bid writing team.

Role Purpose

1. You will work closely with the Business Development Manager and Bid Writing Team to ensure that timely and high-quality written tender responses are submitted for selected opportunities.
2. Take responsibility for reviewing tender alert sites, identifying, and logging opportunities for review by the Business Development Manager and Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Write high-quality tender submissions that win new business for the company, as directed by the Business Development Manager, delivering new revenue to the business.
2. Source opportunities from portals, framework completions, and inbound leads.

RFIs / PQQs

1. Ensure relevant Go / No-Go assessment processes are followed for potential opportunities.
2. Develop and maintain solid relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, proactively gathering information to produce written tender responses.
3. Work closely with and coordinate input from relevant Consultants for solutions development and innovation.
4. Participate in wash-up reviews for all proposals submitted.
5. Undertake thorough research on potential clients to enable bespoke tender responses and contribute to developing strategies and unique selling points for bids, understanding each client’s requirements.
6. Review and proofread tender responses to ensure they meet client objectives, comply with submission instructions and deadlines, and adhere to internal processes and bid planning documents.
7. Manage post-tender clarifications in line with stated timescales.

Essential Core Skills and Experience

1. Bid writing and tender management experience, ideally in consultancy or professional services.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of communicating effectively verbally and in writing at all levels.
3. Proficient in using Word and Excel daily, with a proven track record of producing high-quality tender submissions.
4. Excellent organizational skills, managing competing priorities effectively.
5. Participate actively in project meetings, contributing positively.
6. Collaborate across all areas of the business to support their aims and objectives.
7. Manage individual workload, seeking support when necessary, maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.

Person Skills

1. Experience taking full responsibility for the bids and tenders process.
2. Ability to deliver quality writing that secures wins.
3. Proactive mindset with a questioning attitude to produce the best outcomes for the business and its growth.