Bid Writer in Basingstoke - CV-Library

Bid Writer
Basingstoke

£35,000 to £40,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a Bid Writer or Junior Bid Manager, to work with the sales team in order to win new business for IT contracts within the Public Sector.

As the Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role within this exciting organisation, responsible for writing compelling and persuasive proposals to secure new business opportunities. This position demands excellent writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You will collaborate closely with various teams to gather information and develop winning bid responses that align with the company's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
As the Bid Writer, you will be responsible for:

Proposal Development:
Research and understand client requirements, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
Draft clear, concise, and tailored bid responses that address client needs and demonstrate the company's capabilities.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, technical teams, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information for proposals.
Ensure compliance with bid requirements, including formatting, word count, and submission deadlines.

Content Creation:
Write compelling content, including executive summaries, technical responses, case studies, and pricing documents.
Adapt writing style and tone to resonate with diverse audiences, including public sector clients, corporate entities, and third-party partners.
Develop templates, boilerplate content, and reusable materials to streamline the bid writing process and maintain consistency across proposals.

Assist Bid Management:
Assist the Bid Manager to coordinate bid kick-off meetings and milestone reviews to initiate and track proposal development progress.
Maintain bid documentation, version control, and submission records in a centralised repository.
Collaborate with bid managers, sales teams, and senior leadership to prioritise bid opportunities and allocate resources effectively.
In order to be successful in your application for the Bid Writer position, you should have:

Previous experience in bid writing, proposal management, or business development roles, with a track record of successful bid wins.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If you are a Bid Writer and looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading IT company, please send your CV to us today as this position will go quickly