Bid Writer

Data Careers Ltd is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join our team. As a Bid Writer, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality tender submissions that showcase our company's expertise and capabilities.

• Write and coordinate tender submissions that demonstrate our ability to deliver services for current and future business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure our service offer is clearly and consistently articulated.
• Identify and address all specification and evaluation requirements within bid submissions.
• Work with various data types to digest, interpret, and present information in a persuasive manner.
• Complete pre-qualifying questionnaires and manage information through relevant tender portals.
• Draw upon local knowledge, research, evidence, and data to tailor tender responses to commissioner and local needs.
• Work effectively with colleagues to support the development of service models, budgets, and pricing schedules.
• Ensure progress towards each submission's deadline date is planned and tracked.
• Deliver successful outcomes from submissions.
• Work alongside colleagues to create and maintain efficient systems, including maintaining a resource library of information, stock answers, and best-practice resources.
• Review and evaluate the success of submissions, ensuring continuous improvement.

• A proven track record of high-quality bid writing with clear evidence of highly successful outcomes or exceptional writing ability.
• Previous experience in a bid writing or equivalent/similar role.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following sector areas: health and social care (essential), temporary and emergency accommodation, housing, young people's and children's services (desirable).
• Excellent writing ability to inspire and engage a range of audiences.
• Strong proof-reading and editing skills, with an exceptional eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to foster positive collaborative relationships both externally and internally.
• Ability to digest, interpret, and present a range of information, including key data sets.
• A team player, who is able to adapt to emerging needs and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and IT Literacy.