Join Howdens Joinery as our Bid Writer and become part of our Social Sector Contracts Team, meeting tight deadlines whilst producing high quality compliant submissions. This is a brand new, permanent and full-time position which is based in the office with some home working.
What will I be doing as a Bid writer?
Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the Contract Social Sector team
Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ’s), Invitation to tender (ITT’s) and case studies
Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients requirements
Manage the overall submission and re-tender of frameworks
Working with your stakeholders across the Social Sector Contract team
Provide support to the business development function as needed in line with business strategy and take ownership of ad-hoc projects
Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
Obtain, review and edit information received from subject matter experts
Managing deadlines to ensure they are met
What do I need to qualify for this role?
Previous experience of responding to tenders and bid writing
Proven ability in planning, compiling and delivering compliant bids
Experience of working in a busy multi activity level environment
Experience of writing bespoke bid responses to tenders
Experience of building relationships at all levels with a collaborative approach
Comfortable working independently
Meticulous and detail-oriented with a conscientious approach.
Self-motivated and highly organised.
Experience and communication skills to be able to build relationships at all levels.
What we can offer you as a Bid Writer
Competitive salary and annual company bonus
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
Free onsite car parking when working in the office.
Staff Discount.
Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. Last year, our sales reached over £2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For .
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