Bid Writer

Job TitleBid WriterResponsible toSenior Bid Team ManagerLocationMobile WorkingDepartmentCreative Lab - Bid TeamRole OverviewThe Bid Writer will sit within the Creative Lab, a high performing specialist unit, focused on the creation and production of sales documents focused on our public services and essential environments business - from healthcare and government to retail and living spaces. The team work nationally, managing high value bids, proposals and presentations across multiple sectors.The role of the Bid Writer would be to support and produce creative, strategic, solution based proposals and tenders. You will be involved in the project management of the entire bid lifecycle. This will include researching, authoring, editing and challenging content, supporting the development of win strategies and persuasive delivery structures, whilst creating bid guidelines and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholdersThe Bid Writer will report into the Senior Bid Team Manager, working in conjuction with Sales or Retention Lead. A flexible approach would be required to accommodate the peaks and troughs of the bid lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesAs the Bid Writer you will be responsible for ensuring that bid responses are written in a style and format to ensure:Professionally written and structured responses to questions which maximise ease of reading and award of marks by the evaluatorClarity of win themes and client WITY (What's Important To You) is strongly articulated within written responses.Quantifiable evidence is included within responses to support our proposed solutionThe bid is fully compliant with all stated requirementsA consistency in tone of voice, messaging and language across multiple answersDeployment of best practice writing techniquesResponses are proofread and edited appropriatelyWork with, and challenge SMEs where required, to ensure that their responses are appropriate, compliant and correct.Owns designated questions, review, edit and enhance all answers ensuring that there is an introduction and summary for each section where relevant.Author executive summaries.Provide style guides and writer instructions to all members of the bid team.Develop new content for the knowledge library.Mentor and support the wider team as required.Attend all bid progress meetingsLiaise and direct third parties involved in writing sections of the bid response documents, where relevant;Author answers requiring standard Compass boilerplateIdentify bottlenecks or resource constraints and escalate for resolution.Person SpecificationAmbitious, people oriented, inquisitive, passionate, organised with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively at all levels of the businessAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplined team, and lead SMEs and operators to support the successful delivery of the bid programmeUses the right influencing techniques to gain the necessary commitment and support from others, both internally and externallyListens to others, and values their contributions, receptive to new ideas, and acts in an ethical and socially responsible manner.Essential AttributesExpert writing skills and attention to detail3 years+ writing/editing experienceAble to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiativeProven track record in working on and winning complex, high value bidsProven track record of persuasive bid writing to create compelling sales documentsAble to build relationships internally and externally, comfortable working at Director level with the necessary skills to guide a diverse team successfully through the bid processCreative, strategic thinking and ability to look at different ways of doing thingsWillingness to develop, drive and implement new solutionsAppropriate experience in tender management methodologyAbility to manage complex, multi-service scenarios and to think clearly under pressureWillingness to travel when required.Highly Desireable AttributesExperience of working on high value bids £1m+Experience of working on healthcare or public services bidsProfessional bid management training i.e. Shipley/Bid Perfect methodologyHigh value public sector bid experienceSoft FM, Hard FM, professional services or construction bid writing experienceEnglish/journalism degree, or A Level English to Grade AAdvanced Word and Microsoft systems skills.We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesTPBN1_UKTJ