Bid Writer

2 months ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Scientific Laboratory Supplies Full time

Are you a passionate and creative writer? Do you a have keen eye for detail, thrive on creating engaging content and want to be part of a growing team to make a real impact?

Then Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) is the right fit for you. Join us and contribute to our mission of being the UK's largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join our innovative and fast paced business. You will have a 'can do' attitude who can hit the ground running and be a successful contributor to a rapidly growing company.

**Job Summary**:
As a Bid Writer, you will be part of our dynamic Quotes & Tenders Team, this is a brand-new role you can really make your own to take responsibility for co-ordinating Subject Matter Expert (SME) responses from across the wider business in order to write and complete tender proposals within the laboratory supplies sector, specific responses for pre-qualification and tender submissions.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Reviewing and understanding client prequalification and tender documentation.
- Interpreting questions and constructing response templates supporting SME’s.
- Drafting and writing PQQ and/or bid submission responses using persuasive and positive language.
- Review and evaluate all tender enquiries/responses for completeness and accuracy. Proofreading final documents prior to submission.
- Maintaining and refining library of existing content.
- Maintaining an awareness of procurement legislation development. Management and refinement of pre-existing library of past tender responses.
- Attending conferences on advancement of public and non-public procurement legislation.
- Anticipating future direction of procurement policy and proactively preparing future content to support forecasted changes.
- Recent graduate (BA/MA) in English, History, Creative Writing or similar.
- Passion for writing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal English.
- Confident in their ability to work in a team and autonomously.
- Excellent organisational skills/being able to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Takes pride in their role and contribution.

**Nice to have**:

- Previous bid writer experience preferred, but not essential.

**About us**:
SLS are the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables. Because of our independence, we have a unique approach to sourcing and supplying the highest quality, best value products and brands. Supplying to a wide range of sectors, provides a diverse and interesting customer base as well as providing countless opportunity to grow and expand.

With a Nottingham based Head Office, with customers all over the UK, we are a stable and growing company who have an excellent reputation in the market. We proudly supported the NHS and scientific community over the course of the Pandemic as well as supporting the education sector with vital supplies to be able to aid teaching for children affected by school closures.

We are passionate about our people and have developed a strong team dynamic who are welcoming and supportive of new individuals joining the company with a brilliant management team to support you as your find your feet in the role.

We are also proud to be a Living Wage Employer and committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

- Competitive salary 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working model - split between home and Nottingham based office
- Company NEST pension
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
- Small, friendly, and sociable teams with staff events
- Company profit bonus schemes
- Tram2work and Cycle2work schemes
- Career opportunities for development and progression

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Wilford Industrial Estate

Ruddington Lane

Nottingham

NG11 7EP

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