Senior Bid Writer

Bid Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

A major property maintenance service provider is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to join their growing Bid function in London. The Senior Bid Writer will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, compelling bid responses that enhance the company's success in securing new business. This role is integral to ensuring that all bid submissions are persuasive, well-structured, and aligned with client needs and evaluation criteria.

As a senior member of the team, this role involves leading critical business submissions, working closely with operational and commercial teams, and shaping winning strategies that drive business growth. The Senior Bid Writer will also play a key role in mentoring junior team members, fostering continuous improvement, and contributing to the ongoing development of bid processes and best practices.

Senior Bid Writer Key Tasks / Activities / Responsibilities

1. Take ownership of bids from inception to submission, including planning, kick-off meetings, and bid reviews.
2. Define and implement bid strategies, ensuring responses are tailored to client needs and score highly against marking criteria.
3. Ensure bid submissions adhere to company governance processes, compliance requirements, and quality standards.
4. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve bid effectiveness and team capabilities.
5. Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality, persuasive bids that align with the company's strategic objectives.
6. Extract and translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and compelling content.
7. Proofread and review responses to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with bid requirements.
8. Manage the bid lifecycle, coordinating input from various stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality submissions.
9. Identify and implement process enhancements to improve bid success rates and efficiency.
10. Develop tailored bid responses that directly address client needs and priorities.
11. Work closely with operational, technical, and commercial teams to ensure the accuracy and feasibility of bid content.
12. Build relationships with external partners to enhance bid responses and increase win rates.
13. Capture and analyse post-bid feedback to refine future submissions and improve overall bid effectiveness.
14. Support the development of junior bid writers, providing guidance, training, and constructive feedback.

Senior Bid Writer Person Specification

1. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
2. Ability to translate technical and operational insights into compelling narrative responses.
3. Strong project management skills, ensuring bid deadlines are met with high-quality outputs.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels.
5. Minimum of 5 years' experience in bid writing, with a track record of producing successful bids.
6. Experience in social housing, construction, or other relevant industries.
7. Proven success in managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle and driving continuous improvement.
8. Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.

Should this Senior Bid Writer position be of interest, please contact Lisa Easthope at Bid Solutions.