Senior Bid Writer

**Introduction**:
We are currently recruiting a Senior Bid Writer to join our Bids & Contracts Team on a Full Time Permanent basis, hybrid working (Remote/Head Office). There will be a requirement to work from our Head office in Spennymoor at least once a week. You will be working for one of the UK’s largest training providers, enhancing growth opportunities and supporting with new business.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**DUTIES**
- Working with Bid Manager to manage both Bid Writer and ownership of the bid throughout the entire lifespan
- Follow the agreed bid management procedures ensuring they are implemented at each stage of the bid lifespan
- Liaise with other departments to understand different funding stream operations to support with the bid process
- Download potential business opportunities from tendering sites
- Review Client specifications and relevant bid documentation to ensure the opportunity fits the business manifesto and Client requirements can be met e.g. insurance compliance/delivery etc
- Manage inputs from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring that they are fully briefed and have a clear understanding of the bid requirements/key deliverables
- Manage kick off meetings, solution developments, complete presentations of the bid/solution to stakeholders and liaise with other departments to prepare a winning bid
- Conduct research needed to write, edit and check bids including evidence gathering to answer bid questions e.g. financial records/achievement rates etc
- Ensure bids are completed accurately and on time, managing all active bids in your team
- Manage the clarification process including making sure the bid team and relevant personnel are kept fully up to date with clarifications/document changes etc
- Keep an accurate bid library, bid tracker and complete due diligence where required
- Follow up on all bids for feedback and/or attend feedback / debrief sessions

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

**Desirable Criteria**
- APMP Foundation Qualification
- Experience within Education Sector

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**

Don’t just take our word for it though Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all:

- Disability Confident Employer
- Armed Forces Covenant Silver
- Domestic Abuse Covenant
- Durham Enable
- Care Leaver Covenant

**PURPLE PERKS**

**26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays**
We understand the gift of time, whether it’s to see your loved ones or just spending time doing the things you love. That’s why in addition to your basic allowance of 26 days your annual leave allowance can rise to as much as 44 days per annum (inclusive of BH) because of these amazing extra leave perks:
**Buy & Sell | **You can buy sell up to an extra 5 days annual leave each year
**2YRS Service | **Staff who have 2YRS service received an extra 2 days annual leave
**5YRS Service | **Staff who have 5YRS service receive a further 2 days annual leave
**10YRS Service | **Staff who have 10YRS service receive a further 1 days annual leave

**We have a huge range of perks which you can look at **here**

**HEAD OFFICE PERKS**
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
- Electric Car charging points
- Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
- Onsite Shower
- Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

**Working Flexibly**
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

**Essential Criteria**: