Murray Recruitment have a new opportunity available for an experienced Bid Writer for a permanent opportunity working for our client based in West Lothian. You will be responsible to handle the entire bid process, creating tailored PQQ and tender submissions that meet client needs, particularly in social housing, local authority, and commercial sectors. The ideal candidate must excel in creative writing and presentation skills, emphasising our business strengths effectively. Responsibilities Coordinate and liaise with, internal business development managers and operational teams to develop and write bespoke, high quality PQQ and ITT submissions which demonstrate a clear understanding of client questions Write clear, focused and logical negotiated proposal material (and any other business development documentation) maintaining consistency of style, brand and tone Translate technical information into a written proposal that is clear and can be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences Clearly communicate key benefits through the development of compelling proposals and presentations Produce case studies and gather additional evidence that supports submissions Robustly review responses against the scoring matrix and criteria provided Maintain the bid pipeline and reporting process in conjunction with bid team colleagues Support the business development team in the preparation of marketing literature and negotiated proposal submissions Promote a drive for customer excellence across the virtual team and embed same into all stages of bid process Ad hoc duties as required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Demonstrable, strong creative writing skills Working knowledge of electronic tender platforms Excellent computer skills with advanced MS Word and a strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator Good organisational and time-management skills Good business acumen Thorough understanding of the bid process Experience of proposals, bids and tender writing within a fast-paced office environment Desktop publishing skills Disclosure Check/DBS Package: Salary up to £45K DOE Employer contributed pension scheme 32 days annual leave (Inc. statutory bank holidays and Christmas and New Year Closure) Private Medical Scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave as part of our family-friendly benefits. A Flexible Benefits Scheme (including buy and sell holidays, bike to work scheme, and Healthshield care plan). If you are interested in this position, please apply today. Not the job for you but know someone who would be perfect for the role? Why not refer a friend and if they get the job you get £250 worth of vouchers? Refer a friend.