Bid Writer

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Securitas Technology Full time
About the Role

The opportunity...

Securitas Technology is redefining the security industry, and we’re looking for a highly-organised and eloquent Bid Executive to communicate to prospects and clients just what we can do for their businesses. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Internal Sales, you’ll be joining a growing team focused on business development and sales support, with the role providing an excellent opportunity for you to make your mark and help shape the future of our bid management function and business success.

This is a new role, so an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a name for themselves in their career. It is not often you will get the chance to really make an impact and take responsibility to help shape, build and develop a role and make it your own. You will be a central part of the team and get exposure to senior leaders within the business.

You will contribute to our business development initiatives, strengthen our market position and help the growth of the business. If you are a result-oriented professional, passionate about delivering to the highest standards we would love to hear from you. This is a fully remote position, with the occasional visit to an office.


Job Opportunity

What you will be doing…

  • Managing and updating accounts on numerous portals, including gap analysis, planning and delivery, to give Securitas Technology a presence on all key portals.
  • Proactively monitoring tender notices and opportunities and communicating these to the relevant salespeople for review.
  • Maintenance of bid log-in and bid evaluation databases.
  • Coordinating and attending bid evaluation meetings.
  • Attending and contributing to bid kick-off and progress meetings.
  • Ownership and close monitoring of proposal plans to ensure content is obtained from SMEs in a timely manner and milestones are adhered to.
  • Creation of tailored proposal documents and content, involving strong creative writing that meets all requirements and sets Securitas Technology apart from the competition.
  • Proofreading, spelling and compliance checking of bids, before submitting them to meet deadlines.
  • Continue the development of a bid and tender library to act as a central repository for content.
  • Act as a champion for bid and commercial processes, helping to make sure that they are followed by all internal stakeholders, and that the relevant documentation and systems are updated as required, every time.
  • Obtaining feedback for all bids and feeding this into a programme of continuous. improvement to hone and enhance output.
  • Assisting with the collation and reporting of bid analysis. 

Essential Skills

What you will need...

  • Experience in a similar role is essential as we need someone to bring their knowledge and help develop the role.
  • Member of Association of Bid Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) – Desirable.
  • Clear, succinct, and positive writing style; excellent grammar and editing skills.
  • Proven ability to build, manage, and develop key stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
  • Highest levels of attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word/PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of bid management process and planning.
  • Knowledge of the client buying process / procurement in the UK security and fire sector.
  • Comfortable working under pressure and to short deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and adept at multi-tasking, with proven organisation skills.
  • Ability to communicate positively to secure the cooperation of key internal stakeholders, including senior management.
  • UK resident or have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role.

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