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 ADZN1_UKTJ