Overview
To support the development of new business and new opportunities through the tender process. You'll be part of a team responsible for delivering industry leading bids. The ideal candidate for this job should be able to write effective, concise and compelling content and be able to work under pressure associated with deadlines. An experienced individual, with social housing planned and responsive experience, whose commitment to delivering a high-quality service will drive best practice and continuous improvements into the bid process. The successful candidate will work closely with directors, operational specialists, technical leads to create high-impact responses that clearly respond to our clients' needs. As well as writing they will manage the process from beginning to end. They will be responsible for ensuring our written responses are bespoke and score highly against marking criteria. They will be confident to give and receive feedback on written content, as they collaborate to win work and support the team's overall development and learning.
Responsibilities
* Assure all aspects of the bid, ensuring all outcomes are adequately described in each submission stage both in terms of content and presentation
* Manage interaction with contracting body/stakeholders throughout the bid process
* Take full responsibility for the bids, including planning the bid, hosting kick-off meetings, planning and coordinating the written response documentation and sharing knowledge throughout the company
* Consult with Business Development and Client Services to interpret the client-specific solution or service offering and produce a persuasive sales document and/or presentation
* Write and edit quality tender bids to agreed deadlines
* Confident communication skills — verbally and in writing
Qualifications
* Experience in the social housing or other construction sector
* Ability to interpret tender request information and design the appropriate response
* 2 years+ experience in bidding
Benefits
* Annual holiday: 25 days + Bank holidays
* Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
* Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
* Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause
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