Due to expansion, our rapidly expanding and very successful Client is looking to expand their bid team with the appointment of an Experienced or Senior Bid Writer, based at their Leeds Offices, reporting to the Group Bid Manager.

Salary

£30,000 to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

About the role.

The Bid Writer will be responsible for developing storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign-off, and document production. Excellent written English language skills are essential for this role.

The Senior Bid Writer plays a leading role in ensuring the effective co-ordination and timely completion of tenders.  They are also responsible for the continuous development of high-quality information and case studies for use on future tenders.  The Senior Bid Writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign-off, and document production.  They will also stand in for the Group Bid Manager as and when required.

Role responsibilities

• To support all divisions winning new work through the pre-qualification and tender process, writing responses to support our tender and commercial proposals. 
• Key support for the Group Bid Manager and Bid Administrator
• Learning subject matter
• Writing / editing of responses
• Understanding business strategies to incorporate them into responses
• Meeting timescales for delivery of work
• Maintaining internal content
• Communicating with colleagues throughout the business to gain information
• Checking drafts for clarity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and formatting, and confirming that the response answers the question asked
• Producing high quality documents and ensuring completed bids/proposals meet the bid specification
• Excellent time management / prioritisation skills.
• Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proof-reading skills.
• Assisting colleagues with enquiries or content

About you

• Strong academic background (degree level) in English Language or equivalent is desirable.
• Proven skills in sourcing, writing, and editing proposal content within a complex business environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• A confident individual who is comfortable liaising with all levels of the business to obtain material to support a written response (for instance, obtaining facts, figures, and methodologies).
• An ambitious personality who is always looking to develop, improve and who takes pride in their work.
• Excellent timekeeping / ability to meet deadlines, and to work under pressure.
• Excellent team player, who can also work well independently.
• Advanced MS Word skills & proficient in MS Office.
• Experience of co-ordinating / managing and updating a knowledgebase system is desirable.
• Experience within demolition, asbestos removal, land remediation or passive fire protection sectors would be beneficial, as will experience of public sector tendering within the UK for any service/sector. 
• Trainee positions do not require previous experience, though relevant previous roles or skills will be beneficial.

Measure of Success

Production of error-free, grammatically correct on-time proposal content, high scoring proposals answers against client RFP criteria.  Continued development of case studies and company content, support and mentoring of colleagues in the Bid Team.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Potential to earn an annual EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) bonus, based on profitability of the business
• Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events
• Flexible start and finish times (if applicable)
• Eyecare vouchers
• One day per week home based working (after probation period).

To apply for this position please send your CV in to Value Match who are acting as an employment business for this role.