Senior Bid Writer

What you will do

This is a hybrid role, and you will report to the Bid Team and Sales Support Manager. You will work as part of a bid team and across all business units. You will manage a tender bid from inception to completion to secure contracts. The successful post-holder will be contributing to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates the business value proposition.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Paid holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products
• Career development through various career ladders

How you will do it

• Responses for PQQ in ITTs.
• Lead Storyboard sessions with virtual team members to develop coherent and tailored responses to ITT.
• Create Best Practice Responses for each Line of Business.
• Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site visits, presentations, and interviews with potential clients.
• Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process.
• Apply client bid feedback to future responses to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practices.
• Keep abreast of developments (both local and national) in the PS (through media, Govt. information sites, and others) to be passed onto Account Managers.
• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts.
• Work with the Tender Coordinator to maintain a Bid Database, tracking exactly what opportunities are out in the marketplace, which bids we are/have responded to, and which business we have won/lost.

What we look for

Required

• English & Maths (A, B, or C grades) GCSE or Equivalent.
• Bid/proposal Writing Background or Degree educated.
• Advanced MS Word Skills & proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail (QA Responsibility).
• Proven track record of developing successful proposals.
• Strong time management/prioritization skills.
• Stakeholder Management.

Preferred

• Knowledge of the Public Sector and how it operates advantageous but not essential.

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