Bid Writer
Skills
Analytical SkillsBid WritingCustomer Relationship ManagementLegal WritingMicrosoft ExcelMinutesStructured Finance
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Knowledge and experience of bidding in the public sector or preparing large structured bids in the private sector preferably within education or training
- Experience in bid drafting and technical writing with the ability to create a compelling narrative and improve responses drafted by others
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- Effective communicator who can build strong relationships across the organisation including with senior stakeholders
- Proficient with Salesforce or similar CRM systems PowerBI and Office365 including Excel Word and PowerPoint
- Understanding of apprenticeships skills and training funding and framework applications
Nice to have
- Diligent
- Motivated
- Detail-focused
- Collaborative
- Quality-driven
Day to day
- Act as the key primary contact for assigned bids and coordinate each stage of delivery
- Manage and maintain the centralised library of bid responses and support an efficient bid process
- Write and co-write compelling high-quality bid and proposal content that reflects client needs and BPP win themes
- Oversee quality technical and commercial aspects of bids while gathering feedback to drive continuous improvement
Hiring process
- Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
- Bid Writing Assessment