Bid Writer

Leeds, United Kingdom | Permanent, full-time

| £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Eradicating the final barrier of global communication

At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network. We’re proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from NHS workers to global brands across the world.

Joining our team is not just a career, it’s being part of something much bigger

**The Role Unveiled**
Join us as a Bid Writer, a pivotal role reporting directly to the SVP - New Business Development. You'll craft compelling proposals, collaborating with our Sales team to captivate clients and drive business growth. Your expertise will shine as you translate complex information into impactful narratives, strategically positioning us as the top choice in competitive markets.

We're seeking a dynamic bid Writer who thrives on winning tenders and wants to accelerate their career. If you're a team player with a winning mentality, ready to craft tailored responses and excel both independently and collaboratively, we'd love to have you on board

This role is primarily remote, however as and when required you will be expected to attend our Leeds office.

**Your Role in Action**
As a Bid Writer, you're the architect of persuasive narratives that shape our success. Your mission? Crafting winning proposals that captivate and elevate our business. From diving into the core of our solutions to strategically positioning us as the preferred choice, your role is instrumental in driving our growth. Collaborating with the SVP of New Business Development and Bid Team Lead, you will:

- Write high-quality responses to agreed deadlines for submission in public sector tenders, focusing on NHS, Local Authorities, and Central Government opportunities.
- Edit responses following review, ensuring final versions have been closely proofread.
- Conduct research and analysis to support the creation of competitive tenders.
- Ensure proposals meet tender and compliance requirements, quality standards, and align with company values.
- Collaborate with bid, sales, marketing, and technical teams to develop competitive proposals.
- Stay updated on industry trends, public sector procurement, and best practices.
- Maintain and contribute to a winning bid library for easy access to current and relevant content.
- Support on creating bid strategies and honing our proposal-writing processes.

**The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents**
- Extensive public sector tender writing expertise.
- Proven success in securing public sector contracts.
- Preferably certified by APMP, but not essential.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Familiarity with UK public sector procurement.
- Strong time management and organisational skills for multitasking.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork.
- Thrives under tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and proposal writing software.

**Perks That Make You Smile**
Our people are the key to our success, so we reward them with excellent benefits and perks including:

- Access your pay as you earn it through our financial wellbeing platform ‘Wagestream,’ a tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement that increases with length of service.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan - Health insurance products in the UK that helps people cover every day healthcare needs by providing cashback on a range of health benefits including dental and optical.
- Discounts at over 30,000 merchants for you and up to 5 family members to save on travel, electronics, tickets, cinema, and more
- Employee Assistance Program - 24-hour mental health support to help our team members live happier, healthier lives.
- Apprenticeships, Qualifications & Development Opportunities - You can also access 1000’s of online courses to enhance your personal hobbies and interests.
- Long-Service Awards, Wedding & New Baby Gifts
- Up to 2 Paid Volunteer Days - Take time off to give back to your local community, or a cause close to your heart.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, CSR Committee, and Wellbeing Committee - Cementing our dedication to being an equal opportunities employer, these valuable groups are active across our organisation, supporting in change initiatives across the business, and shining a light on these important areas.
- Discounted taste card membership.

Enjoy ‘the Brainworks’, our vibrant and collaborative office:

- Free on-site Parking.
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