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Bid Writer - Hybrid Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Slough
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Client:
Telent
Location:
Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
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Job Description:
Bid Writer - London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Job Description
At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be part of something bigger. To keep things moving, connect people, and do important work. We focus on learning, inspiring colleagues, and improving our organization. Join us to help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.
The role involves contributing effectively to the Asset Management work-winning functions by delivering high-quality bid proposals of significant value. Reporting to the Senior Bid Writer, the role works independently to produce client-focused, compelling proposals that reflect company expertise and innovation, ensuring all submissions are compliant, timely, and aligned with proposal requirements.
The role engages with multidisciplinary teams across bidding activities to collaborate and build effective relationships, including Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, Estimators/Cost Engineers, subject matter experts, business heads, technical leads, and operational delivery specialists.
The role also participates in presentations or discussions to review and evaluate proposal feedback for future improvements.
What you’ll do:
* Develop high-quality responses to meet bid program and milestones, updating bid teams and managers on progress.
* Produce high-scoring, compelling, compliant, and reusable responses for PQQ, ITTs, and other tenders.
* Lead and participate in answer planning and storyboarding workshops to capture win themes and differentiate Telent.
* Contribute to win/loss reviews, gather feedback, and seek ways to improve tender responses.
* Interpret proposal instructions and requirements to formulate clear, persuasive responses for various tender formats.
* Analyze client documents like Scopes and Specifications to understand requirements and adapt SMEs’ technical language accordingly.
* Conduct extensive research to understand project or business opportunities in detail.
Who you are:
We seek an experienced Bid Writer with a proven track record of contributing to winning bids. The ideal candidate has a strong background in business writing and editing, and a passion for crafting clear, persuasive proposals.
Key Requirements:
* Proven contribution to winning bids as a bid writer
* Degree in English, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Word
* Excellent business writing and editing skills
* Fluent in English, both written and verbal
* Strong organizational skills for meeting deadlines
* APMP or similar qualification or experience working towards it
* Awareness of Traffic, Rail, Telecommunications, and IT products/services
* Effective presentation, communication, persuasion, and influence skills
What we offer:
A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, with ongoing learning and impact. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive.
Additional benefits:
* 34 days holiday including public holidays, with buy/sell options or 26 days plus holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* Occupational health and wellbeing support
* Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping
Learn more about Telent:
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We champion diversity and inclusion, aiming for a team that reflects the communities we serve. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe diverse experiences and backgrounds strengthen us.
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About UsAbout Telent
Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.
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We are guided by our values: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.
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