Senior Bid Writer

Howells Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Social Housing contractor in East London is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to support the development of business through the tender process. The ideal candidate will be skilled in producing compelling responses, managing the bid process from start to finish, and ensuring high-quality content that meets client needs. If you have strong communication skills and experience in social housing or construction, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience in bidding.
• Proficient in writing effective and compelling content.
• Able to manage deadlines and deliver quality service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of bids are adequately described.
• Manage interactions with stakeholders throughout the bid process.
• Plan and coordinate the written response documentation.

Skills

Confident communication skills

Experience in social housing or construction sector

Ability to interpret tender request information

Job description

Senior Bid Writer

Location: East London & Hybrid

Salary: up to £75k plus package

Howells are working with a leading Social Housing contractor that are looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join their growing team based in East London.

Senior Bid Writer Role

To support the development of new business and new opportunities through the tender process. You'll be part of a team responsible for delivering industry leading bids.

The ideal candidate for this job should be able to write effective, concise and compelling content and be able to work under pressure associated with deadlines. An experienced individual, with social housing planned and responsive experience, whose commitment to delivering a high-quality service will drive best practice and continuous improvements into the bid process.

The successful candidate will work closely with directors, operational specialists, technical leads to create high-impact responses that clearly respond to our clients' needs. As well as writing they will manage the process from beginning to end. They will be responsible for ensuring our written responses are bespoke and score highly against marking criteria. They will be confident to give and receive feedback on written content, as they collaborate to win work and support the team's overall development and learning.

Senior Bid Writer Responsibilities

• Assure all aspects of the bid, ensuring all outcomes are adequately described in each submission stage both in terms of content and presentation
• Manage interaction with contracting body/stakeholders throughout the bid process
• Taking full responsibility for the bids, including planning the bid, hosting Kick off meetings, planning and coordinating the written response documentation and sharing knowledge throughout the company
• Consult with Business Development, and Client Services to interpret the client specific solution or service offering and produce a persuasive sales document and/or presentation
• To write and edit quality tender bids to agreed deadlines

Senior Bid Writer Requirements

• Confident communication skills - verbally and written
• Experience in the social housing or other construction sector
• Ability to interpret tender request information and design the appropriate response.
• 2 years + experience in bidding

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Equal Opportunities Statement

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.