Bid Writer

3 days ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Ipsum Full time

About Ipsum

Ipsum is a leading provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.

Our Vision

We aim to be the customer service focused provider of choice, delivering essential services 24/7/365 that make a difference to local people and communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Bid Writer to join our Business Development and Bid team. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to multiple bids within various sectors, maintaining superb communication both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain a full understanding of bid requirements and brief colleagues.
  • Coordinate the bid schedule and ensure contributors meet internal deadlines.
  • Write and prepare proposals, pre-qualification documents using approved templates.
  • Coordinate technical and administrative elements of bid preparation.
  • Write and edit standard response sections and questionnaires.
  • Collate, review, and manage technical input from subject matter experts.
  • Format and proof-read final bid documents.
  • Ensure win themes are clearly communicated in the proposal documents.
  • Manage online portals.
  • Update the CRM database.
  • Assist in preparation of reports on proposal activity.
  • General administration as required.
  • Monitor contract execution performance and feed back on lessons learned to improve tender production and risk assessment processes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of templates, standard materials, and marketing information.
  • Support the development and maintenance of marketing and business development activities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, Business Studies, or similar discipline.
  • Demonstrable capability in producing winning bids, preferably within a construction or industrial environment.
  • Understanding of public & utilities procurement regulations and practices is essential.
  • Experience of the UK utilities (power and water) markets would be beneficial.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong literacy and grammatical skills.
  • High level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, with several projects running concurrently.
  • Proactive nature, able to work on your own initiative.
  • Creative flair and the ability to create professional and visually appealing documents.
  • Enthusiasm, a strong team ethic, and willingness to be flexible and help out team members when required.
  • Ability to build strong, influential relationships within the business at all levels.

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