Senior Bid Writer

McAvoy Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling proposals that align with the company's strategic goals. Your exceptional writing and editing skills will be crucial as you collaborate with various teams to ensure timely submissions. You'll manage the RFI process and contribute to the continuous improvement of bid strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's growth while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about delivering high-quality work, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning proposals and manage the RFI process during tenders.
• Collaborate with teams to produce high-quality submissions and maintain the Bid Library.

Skills

Writing Skills

Editing Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Commercial Acumen

Effective Communication

Education

Third level education in business or construction-related discipline

Tools

MS Office and 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you will be responsible for working alongside the Bid/Estimating Team to develop winning proposals in line with our corporate strategy to the highest standards. You will collaborate with other teams within the business and with our key supply chain members to produce consistently high-quality submissions.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual, with excellent writing skills who demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.

Role Description

• Writing bespoke content, including responses to tender questions, executive summaries, case studies, and CVs, working closely with the wider bid team (internal and external) to submit compliant responses on time.
• Contribute to the development of win themes that demonstrate our understanding of the client’s needs.
• Editing responses written by Subject Matter Experts.
• Manage the clarification and RFI process during the tender period and post submission.
• Monitor tender outcomes to provide feedback to the team on success rates and trends.
• Ensure that all company details are up to date on Buyer portals and respond to requests for information on time.
• Monitor tender portals for new opportunities, circulating to the team for review.
• Maintain Bid Library, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Promote and ensure a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with SHE Policies and Procedures.
• Work with the wider McAvoy Team to effectively represent and grow the business and contribute to the culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Carry out other duties that are consistent with the job holder’s knowledge and skills to assist the company in achieving its goals and objectives.

This role description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for Senior Bid Writer. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Person Specification

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Third level educated in a business or construction-related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal Subject Matter Experts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and 365.
• Flexibility in managing workload.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• External Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying accommodation needs of the client and other project stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen.
• Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who are influencers and enablers for accommodation projects. Takes pride in delivering on every commitment and exceeding expectations.
• Initiative: Able to achieve modular and rental objectives in an effective way either individually or collectively as a team. Motivated, tenacious, and driven.
• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to achieve modular rental and sales objectives. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
• Effective Communication Skills: Able to adapt communication to an audience, create and deliver detailed written documents and presentations. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the McAvoy brand.

OUR COMMITMENT

McAvoy is an employer of choice for people from different backgrounds and seeks to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunity. We passionately believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their career with the Company. The diversity of our people, their skills, and abilities are the strengths that help us achieve our best.