Bid Writer (5509)
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.00 to £45,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | West Lothian, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Murray Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5509 |
Summary
Murray Recruitment have a new opportunity available for an experienced Bid Writer for a permanent opportunity working for our client based in West Lothian.
You will be responsible to handle the entire bid process, creating tailored PQQ and tender submissions that meet client needs, particularly in social housing, local authority, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate must excel in creative writing and presentation skills, emphasising our business strengths effectively.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and liaise with, internal business development managers and operational teams to develop and write bespoke, high quality PQQ and ITT submissions which demonstrate a clear understanding of client questions
Write clear, focused and logical negotiated proposal material (and any other business development documentation) maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone
Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
Clearly communicate key benefits through the development of compelling proposals and presentations
Produce case studies and gather additional evidence that supports submissions
Robustly review responses against the scoring matrix and criteria provided
Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process in conjunction with bid team colleagues
Support the business development team in the preparation of marketing literature and negotiated proposal submissions
Promote a drive for customer excellence across the virtual team and embed same into all stages of bid process
Ad hoc duties as required
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Demonstrable, strong creative writing skills
Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms
Excellent computer skills with advanced MS Word and a strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator
Good organisational and time-management skills
Good business acumen
Thorough understanding of the bid process
Experience of proposals, bids and tender writing within a fast-paced office environment
Desktop publishing skills
Disclosure Check/DBS
Package:
Salary up to £45K DOE
Employer contributed pension scheme
32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure)
Private Medical Scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave as part of our family-friendly benefits.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme (including buy and sell holidays, bike to work scheme, and Healthshield care plan).
If you are interested in this position, please apply today.
Not the job for you but know someone who would be perfect for the role? Why not refer a friend and if they get the job you get £250 worth of vouchers? Refer a friend.
You will be responsible to handle the entire bid process, creating tailored PQQ and tender submissions that meet client needs, particularly in social housing, local authority, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate must excel in creative writing and presentation skills, emphasising our business strengths effectively.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and liaise with, internal business development managers and operational teams to develop and write bespoke, high quality PQQ and ITT submissions which demonstrate a clear understanding of client questions
Write clear, focused and logical negotiated proposal material (and any other business development documentation) maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone
Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences
Clearly communicate key benefits through the development of compelling proposals and presentations
Produce case studies and gather additional evidence that supports submissions
Robustly review responses against the scoring matrix and criteria provided
Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process in conjunction with bid team colleagues
Support the business development team in the preparation of marketing literature and negotiated proposal submissions
Promote a drive for customer excellence across the virtual team and embed same into all stages of bid process
Ad hoc duties as required
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Demonstrable, strong creative writing skills
Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms
Excellent computer skills with advanced MS Word and a strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator
Good organisational and time-management skills
Good business acumen
Thorough understanding of the bid process
Experience of proposals, bids and tender writing within a fast-paced office environment
Desktop publishing skills
Disclosure Check/DBS
Package:
Salary up to £45K DOE
Employer contributed pension scheme
32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure)
Private Medical Scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave as part of our family-friendly benefits.
A Flexible Benefits Scheme (including buy and sell holidays, bike to work scheme, and Healthshield care plan).
If you are interested in this position, please apply today.
Not the job for you but know someone who would be perfect for the role? Why not refer a friend and if they get the job you get £250 worth of vouchers? Refer a friend.