Bid Writer

Ready to shape the future of fire safety?

Join Firntec and Ventro - a dynamic group of companies at the forefront of fire-safety services and sustainable building solutions. We're looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our team and play a crucial role in our continued growth.

As our Bid Writer, you will manage the full tender lifecycle, ensuring submissions meet the company's quality standards and deadlines. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive bid success and embed social value within proposals. You will play a vital role in helping win contracts which helps reducing risks to our customers. This role sits at the heart of commercial growth in a rapidly expanding company.

What makes this opportunity special:

• Work on cutting-edge fire safety and sustainability projects that are genuinely making buildings safer and more environmentally friendly
• Enjoy direct access to senior leadership - your voice will be heard and your recommendations acted upon
• Shape the future of our bid processes and department operations as we continue to expand across multiple companies
• Experience regular variety through exciting site visits, client presentations, and industry networking opportunities
• Benefit from clear career development pathways within our growing company group, with opportunities to advance and specialise
• Build expertise in high-demand sectors (fire safety and net zero) that are crucial for the future

Other benefits include:

• Flexible Benefits:
  Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
• Healthcare:
  Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Employee Referral Program:
  Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
• Company Rewards:
  Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

Day-to-day responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management:

• Identify the best tender opportunities for business growth
• Secure new business and retain existing maintenance contracts through tenders and renewals

Bid Management & Coordination:

• Work closely with the bid manager to build and coordinate winning teams across departments
• Complete supplier questionnaires and pre-qualification documents (PQQ)
• Handle Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses through creation and coordination
• Present strategic bid recommendations to leadership

Content Development & Knowledge Management:

• Maintain and update the Bid Library with tailored content for specific client requirements
• Convert technical knowledge from operational teams into accessible language
• Develop winning strategies and best practices repository

Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement:

• Build relationships with subject matter experts, functional leads, and operational teams
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice implementation across the business
• Continuously improve bid success rates through post-award analysis
• Propose improvements to submission quality

What you'll need

Essential:

• Proven bid writing experience
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Confidence with Microsoft Office suite
• Must be willing to visit the Plymouth office occasionally

Desirable:

• Background in Fire Safety or Construction is preferred but not essential

Firntec and Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note
: Ventro Group prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.

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