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We are recruiting for a Trainee Bid Writer. This is a key team within the business as working in the public sector, our growth comes from winning new contracts from the tender process.
Full training will be provided to learn this exciting, dynamic role. This will require commitment and a willingness to learn which at times could be out of office hours and at weekends.
Standard hours of work are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday although when writing bids additional hours may be required to meet deadlines.
Skills / Experience Required
Ideally Degree educated preferably English, History, Journalism or Law
High level of written English including spelling and grammar
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Ability to multi-task to manage a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment whilst keeping to fixed deadlines
Enthusiastic, passionate, driven with a determination to succeed and willingness to learn
The Job
Following training, the job will be to work within the Bids Team, reporting to the Bid Manager, writing responses to Tender questions.
Main Responsibilities
Using tender portals to search for relevant opportunities; downloading tender pack and creating Bid no Bid Criteria to submit to MD for decision
Monitoring live bid clarification logs and updating stakeholders as necessary
Collaborating with relevant stakeholders in the business to gather evidence / examples to help with writing SQ/PQQ, ITT quality responses
Ongoing build of Tender / Evidence Library
Tracking outcomes of bids and using scores / feedback to improve quality responses moving forward
Developing and monitoring bids end to end in collaboration with Bid Manager
Gilmartins is a family owned and run business; our staff are valued and our ethos is to promote from within. Where your career progresses with us is shaped by your own ambition, personal drive, performance and skills its all in your hands!
We work in social housing and provide reactive repairs for local authorities and housing associations.
Gilmartins is on the Woodside Estate in Houghton Regis (Houghton Hall Park, LU5 5YG) which is a modern, well equipped office with staff parking and great facilities.
Company Benefits
Career development opportunities
Employee Assistance
Free Personal Trainer group sessions after work every Thursday
Hamper at Christmas
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