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Part of the $8bn ABM Industries group, ABM Aviation UK Ltd provides facilities management and other support services to the aviation sector. This includes cleaning, security, bussing, assisted travel, and passenger services in the airport environment. Growth and diversification have opened up an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organized bid writer to join our commercial team and support us in writing winning bids, proposals, and presentations. Your key role will be persuasive and compelling bid writing and presentation, extending to some bid management responsibilities to support the current Bid Manager.
A hybrid role based at our Heathrow office and home-based, this fast-paced, varied role will see you join a growing team within a rapidly expanding organization, offering excellent opportunities for advancement and career progression.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Contribute to winning new business by creating high-quality documents and presentations, working to exact deadlines, and developing winning proposals to grow the business.
2. Write compelling, succinct responses to customer PQQs, ITTs, and RFPs using your strong command of English.
3. Write autonomously and knowledgeably about the range of services we offer, incorporating the buyer's vision and values.
4. Work within our bid governance process and collaborate closely with the commercial team and subject matter experts.
You will have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft’s collaborative tools, complemented by a positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn. You will communicate effectively with management levels to articulate our propositions for each bid. You must be organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at writing and wishes to develop broader bid management skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience in writing, reviewing, and completing technical responses for bids, managing your workload effectively.
* Ability to build positive internal relationships to gather information and craft persuasive narratives.
* Organize layout and adhere to customer bid requirements.
* Create bespoke, on-brand documents and presentations.
* Maintain and develop a bid content library, including creating new content.
* Support pre-tender activities, including research on industry, customer, and competition trends.
* Liaise with regional operational teams to identify best practices and local successes for case studies.
* Conduct research to develop written solutions.
* Assist the Bid Manager with bid management activities.
* Excellent written English and eloquent writing style.
* Proven successful bid-writing experience in public or private sectors.
* Strong work ethic, time management, and planning skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Understanding of the bid management process.
* IT skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, Teams, and familiarity with publishing programs like InDesign.
* Shipley/APMP training or similar qualification.
* Experience in bid writing within transportation or relevant service sectors.
* Problem-solving enthusiasm and project completion focus.
* Degree or relevant qualification.
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
* 24/7 UK-based GP service for you and your immediate family.
* Mental health support and life event counseling.
* Get Fit Programme.
* Financial and legal support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to Perks at Work app with discounts, gift cards, cashback, and resources on various topics.
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page.
ABOUT US
ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services, committed to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world. We provide essential services that improve spaces and places that matter most, including cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission-critical solutions. Serving diverse industries, we operate across numerous iconic sites in the UK with over 10,000 team members. For more information, visit our website.
ABM is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion and is a proud member of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
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