Bid Writer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writer to join our Housing Partnerships team in the Midlands.

The purpose of the role is to produce winning bid submissions, create professional, high-standard quality documentation for tender submissions, as part of the overall win work strategy.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary / Competitive Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)

What youll do:

• Lead the writing and overall co-ordination of bid submissions
• Manage the delivery of the quality documentation for bid submissions in line with relevant tender deadlines
• Develop and write technical & non-technical quality responses
• Production and formatting of Expression of Interests, approved lists & PQQs
• Submit tender documents and add to the bid library
• Production of graphics for submissions including charts and tables
• Drive technical knowledge management for submissions
• Ensure capturing of feedback to achieve continuous improvement
• Monitor tender portals / shared mailboxes for new tender opportunities and communication around existing
• Recording, populating, and using a bid library of previous answers
• Keep an up-to-date record of case studies for Seddon Housing Partnerships
• Keep and maintain the CRM software
• Work with the marketing team to develop marketing collateral and other administration duties as required
• Support the Business development function with the production of visual material

Have you got what it takes:

• Accomplished written skills
• Experience of writing and submitting successful tenders in the retrofit and refurbishment market
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to write and coordinate bids
• Succinct time management and organisation skills
• Ability to handle pressure and prioritise
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to a high standard
• Experience of Adobe InDesign and CRM relationship manager (desirable)
• Full membership of relevant professional body (desirable)
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (desirable)

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