Bid Writer

**Role: Bid Writer
Location: Balham

**Salary**: £17.50ph**

**Temporary role - 6 months**

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Bid Writer to join their team based in Balham.

**About the Bid Writer role**:
The Bid Writer is responsible, under the direction of the Business Development Manager, for the successful implementation of the company’s Growth and Development Strategy which supports the delivery of our organisational strategy. In particular, tasks willinclude research, project management and the development of successful tender submissions which bring to life the quality and value of Certitude’s support offers.

**Bid Writer Duties will include**:

- Effectively project manage, write and produce tender submissions, in response to contract opportunities, meeting all required deadlines
- Create a project plan for each submission which includes timescales and deadlines to ensure timely submission whilst allowing for business interruption
- Partner with internal colleagues, developing their contribution and engaging them in preparation and the completion of tenders
- Manage projects relating to contract extensions, exit or re-tender of termed contracts
- Enable the development of effective and innovative offers to increase organisational growth in line with existing strategies
- Attend conferences, meetings, market engagements events, presentations and similar, in London and nationally, in order to promote the organisation’s work

**Role Requirements**:
To be considered for the Bid Writer role, the following are essential:

- Experience of Project Management
- Experience in communication with people at all levels including local government and other external agencies
- Able to evaluate complex and conflicting situations, assessing risks, and identifying solutions
- Strong negotiation skills with experience of identifying and influencing key decision makers
- Strong writing skills
- Able to work autonomously, you will be a highly motivated and emotionally resilient individual.

Experience within the Social Care industry is desirable, however not essential.