Bid Writer

Key function of this role is to project manage the smooth running of the bid process from the first identification of a bidding opportunity through to submission.

Highly motivated, innovative, customer focused with a ‘can do’ attitude, with a keen eye for detail, consistency and accuracy. To ensure all return deadlines are met efficiently and that the bid is of the highest quality possible.

Excellent communications skills are a must, both verbal and written - the importance of being able to converse and liaise with all bid contributors is key and vital to get the most from everyone.

Role is to co-ordinate all parties involved in the bid process, so everyone is aware of the level of contribution expected of them and knows when their deadlines are.

**Typical duties will be likely to include**:

- On identification of a ‘Live’ bid, in discussion with the BDM, organise bid kick-off meeting.
- Discuss meeting agenda and attendees required and circulate, arrange room, or conference call.
- Coordinate all the bid related activities with the entire bid team from kick off to bid delivery.
- Manage lines of communication between various bid stakeholders.
- Ensure that clarification questions are posted in good time and responses are communicated.
- On advice from the BDM arrange further scheduled meetings of the bid team at key stages if necessary, depending on the size and complexity of the bid
- Engage with the identified Team Members who could be responsible for responding for providing content in response to the tender document.
- Set up, populate, update, and publish a bid tracker to ensure the bid team are aware of the schedule.
- Ensure co-ordinated, centralised, management of the template and the bid content.
- Manage bid document version control.
- Source and coordinate any graphic design input.
- Ensuring a bid delivery plan is in place and that the team is aware of their role in the bid delivery and have availability.
- Keep accurate historic bid records (outcomes, win, losses) and produce KPI reports.
- Manage and maintain the contents in the bid library.
- Respond to pre-qualification questionnaires.

**Summary of Skills Required**
- Excellent communicator.
- A high attention to detail with an excellent editing and proofing ability.
- Excellent literacy skills, with an extensive vocabulary.
- Deadline driven with effective time management skills.
- Thrive in a busy environment.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload.
- Proven bid team involvement.
- Can demonstrate effective bid writing skills.
- Able to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Swanley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Bid Writing: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- Fluent English (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swanley