Bid Writer

We are looking for a dynamic and proven bid writer who is looking to join our expanding and successful commercial team. The chosen individual will work closely with the MD and Commercial Director to manage new projects and oversee all tender & bid opportunities. You will be responsible for ensuring that all tenders are properly evaluated, resourced, coordinated, prepared, and submitted within specified times and to a high quality.

**Main Role Responsibilities Include**:

- Creating and overseeing bid proposal documentation to gain business contracts or offer work
- Taking ownership of end-to-end bid process, including assigning responsibility and actions of colleagues where required
- Completing tender searches, understanding Brand Guidelines and delivering consistency in documents
- Collating information for and completing RFIs (Return For Information), PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire), ITTs (Instructions To Tender), and RFQs (Request For Quotation), etc. on time and to the quality expected
- Being accountable for the implementation of all necessary bis procedures, governance, and processes
- Providing a review of tender responses and arranging post-bid reviews with customers
- Understanding the requirements of the tenders and whether this is appropriate for the business to pursue
- Researching businesses and industry trends to identify potential new clients, markets, and ways to serve existing clients better

**Other Duties Include**:

- Utilising CRM software to track and nurture potential new business
- Preparing client presentations and materials, including PowerPoint and sales displays
- Meeting new and existing clients in person
- Setting sales goals and delivering against targets agreed
- Working with Commercial Director to identify new opportunities and support team, business growth. and sales targets
- Work with in-house Social Media & Content Manager to capture the interest of potential clients

**Person Specification**

You will have **proven experience with bids, tenders, and proposals** and will be comfortable working effectively under pressure to deliver high quality submissions in line with tender deadlines. You will also have **experience with B2B sales.**

**A solid understanding of the bidding procedure is essential,** as are **excellent** **communication skills** with both spoken and written communications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is **target driven, motivated to succeed,** and most importantly **eager to learn and develop a successful career.**

**An understanding of the FM industry is desirable but not essential.**

**Benefits**
- Basic annual salary of £35,000
- 25 days Annual Leave (+ bank holidays)
- Day off on your birthday
- Comprehensive Healthcare Scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
- Death In Service
- Onsite fitness facility
- Flexibility with working arrangements
- Free on-site car parking
- Refer A Friend scheme
- Opportunities to develop and progress

**About Us**

The Thermatic Group of companies supports commercial business and social housing associations to reduce carbon footprints & make properties more energy efficient, while championing sustainable energy sources.

**Thermatic Technical FM** ensures commercial premises for nationwide organisations run efficiently and cost-effectively with regard to their electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and drainage operations, reducing downtime and energy wastage.

We provide complete nationwide coverage across the full spectrum of Technical FM services. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology and our highly trained multi skilled engineers, we can respond rapidly in any part of the country, 24 hours a day. Our dedicated account teams ensure that clients get a very personal level of service.

Currently, we look after over 7,000 sites across the UK with industries ranging from manufacturing, retail, construction, and healthcare offering bespoke maintenance, design, project management and installation.

**Our People**

We’re a business built on people and it’s the people that make us different from other technical FM providers.

We’re a diverse group and encourage our people to be independent thinkers and collaborative doers to create a supportive culture full of passion.

We provide opportunities for growth and development across our organisation through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, management training, and on the job learning. As a business that is continually growing, we’re looking to attract the best talent in the industry to grow our workforce and join our combined efforts towards our goals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Bid Writing: 2 year