Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious Bid Writer to join our highly successful bid team. Supporting bids and tenders from across all divisions of Agincare, this varied and exciting role will cover all aspects of proposal writing and bid management. We are looking for a team player that can fully support our Bid Manager and the established Bid team. This is a permanent, full-time role, 40 hours per week, we are able to offer remote working to the successful candidate subject to business needs. There will be some requirement to travel to Portland, Dorset, where our head office is based. Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience and transferrable skills to this opportunity. We invest in our employees, and as a company, we can offer the following: Excellent career opportunities and progression; Training and development opportunities throughout your career, with tailored induction and development plan; A supportive and friendly culture; National Health Discount Scheme (up to 60% off high street names); Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more); Employee Assistance Program, offering support for employees and their families. Annual leave increases as part of the length of service About the role You will be responsible for writing, editing and proofreading well-thought-out and compelling content for bids in line with the specifications provided by our Local Authority/NHS customers. Working with our internal stakeholders, you will need to analyse and understand the sector and services we deliver to create high-quality content and increase win rates. This is a varied role; you will be writing bids covering a wide range of social care services across the business Your primary duties will include the following: Take ownership for the tenders allocated and effectively manage the completion of method statements/other relevant activities from start to finish, within dedicated/tight timescales. Strong relationship management with key stakeholders, working closely with the relevant technical heads and service specialists in order to gain all the required information to complete the bid. Working with the Senior Bid Writers to take a proactive role in the writing of standard content, CVs, case studies, capability statements and project profiles - closing gaps where possible by interviewing/questioning relevant Subject Matter Experts across the business. Ensure that consistent quality and methods of content creation are used. Develop/coordinate any relevant appendices required to support the method statements or other written elements of the bid, in liaison with the relevant key stakeholders. Ensure effective version control of the method statements and supporting appendices, in liaison with the Senior Bid Writers and Bid Administrator. Researching and conducting a deep dive of regulatory requirements, project scope,specifications and service requirements, customer strategy documents, local initiatives, competitor analysis. Support the presentation team/s with preparation for presentations/interviews and creation of PowerPoints/other documents, where required as part of the tender process. Have awareness of key areas of policy, legislation and best practice within the sector. Support the Senior Bid Writers to develop and maintain the method statement and evidence library across the different Agincare companies. Meaningfully engage with any professional development, learn from internal/external feedback and ensure improvements are implemented within tender responses. Support the business in any other tasks required, for example creation of case studies and proposals. About You Previous experience as a bid writer preferably with experience gained from the Health & Social Care sector. The ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively to deliver within often tight deadlines. You will have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. You will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You will have excellent writing abilities, proven IT skills (in particular, Microsoft Office), and research skills. The ability to work independently whilst effectively using your own initiative. You will need to be highly self-motivated and proactive. Have an awareness of social care policy/sector (desirable but not essential) and willingness and commitment to learning about the care industry quickly. About Agincare Agincare opened in 1986 and has grown to become one of the largest independent social care providers in the UK, employing more than 3,500 staff across our Care Homes, Home Care, Live In Care, Supported Living and Training businesses. We deliver significant contracts for many public sector organisations, including the NHS and Councils across the Country, as well as care services to many self-funding clients. We cover the full spectrum of client care, from companionship support to supporting people with the most complex care and support needs.