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Bids & Tender Writer

1 month ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Johnsons 1871 Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Bid & Tender Writer

Location: Croydon, Office Based/Hybrid

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 per annum 

Job Role:

As a Bid & Tender Writer, you will be responsible for analysing tender documents, preparing and submitting bids and PQQs (Pre-Qualification Questionnaires), and crafting compelling responses for both new and existing clients. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage inputs from various stakeholders to produce winning tender responses. You will maintain and develop an effective bid library and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Bid Team and the wider Business Development function.

Why work for us?

Here at Johnsons1871, we care about everyone in our team and delivering the best possible experience for customers. We work with Integrity, you can count on us. If we say we’re going to do something, we’ll do it. We respect each other and our client’s ways of working and we listen, adapt and agree on the best way forward.

We take a forward-thinking approach with old-fashioned values to provide our employees and customers with an incredible experience, every time. Our heritage combined with our high standards of service delivery is what makes us truly unique, and we're looking for a delivery manager who lives and breaths our core values, to join the Johnsons1871 family. 

Role and Responsibilities: 

  • Thoroughly analyse tender documents to identify key requirements and areas needing further clarification.
  • Prepare and submit high-quality bids and PQQs in a timely manner.
  • Identify and seek clarification on any ambiguous areas within tender documents.
  • Write original and compelling responses for bids and proposals, ensuring they are relevant, accurate, and professional.
  • Maintain and develop an effective bid library for use in future submissions.
  • Manage inputs from a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts, subcontractors, and third parties.
  • Review past submissions to gather feedback and lessons learned, promoting continuous improvement within the Bid Team and Business Development function.
  • Support the documentation of bid strategy, differentiators, win themes, key messages, and content for proposals and presentations.
  • Identify and support internal change projects necessary to remain competitive in bids.
  • Introduce and manage necessary bid processes and procedures.
  • Conduct detailed research of individual clients and sectors to tailor proposals accordingly.
  • Maintain awareness of competitor activity and market trends to inform bid strategies.
  • Understand and document business processes throughout the organization for accurate tender responses.
  • Manage and update the JBM tender library to ensure it remains a valuable resource for the team.


Requirements
  • Qualifications & Skills:
  • Proven experience in bid writing or a related field
  • Strong analytical and writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of bid processes and procedures.
  • Understanding of business processes and market trends



Benefits
  • NHS Top up Scheme (for you and dependants under 18)
  • Company Pension
  • Employee Discount Scheme 
  • Life Insurance Scheme

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
  • Flexible working arrangements with an office-based/hybrid model.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
  • Contribute to exciting projects with leading UK brands.


Requirements
Qualifications & Skills: Proven experience in bid writing or a related field Strong analytical and writing skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of bid processes and procedures. Understanding of business processes and market trends

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