Bid Writer
Fulltime
Hybrid
Stone, Staffordshire
Up to £30k (+ performance-based bonus)
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bid writer to join a thriving team and company based in Stone, Staffordshire, which I genuinely enjoy recruiting for.
You will be working as part of an award-winning, well-established, family-led company that offers a supportive and forward-thinking work culture. It is a place where you will be proud to work, with staff feeling valued.
Role:
As the Bid Writer, you will be responsible for creating concise and persuasive bid proposals and delivering presentations to public sector (local authority) prospective clients.
This position in Stone, Staffordshire, has become available due to expansion and demand. You will join a small but highly successful team, including a Senior Bid Writer and the Head of Bids.
On a day-to-day basis, you could be expected to:
* Meet strict deadlines consistently to maximize bid success.
* Participate actively in meetings, contributing valuable insights.
* Request and gather information from colleagues and relevant parties within set timeframes, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness when needed.
* Update and improve the Bid Library regularly.
* Refine and adapt bid content to enhance responses, re-writing old proposals when appropriate.
* Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
* Conduct research into markets and clients to support bid responses.
* Submit responses to the Senior Bid Writer or Head of Bids by deadlines, escalating issues as necessary.
* Develop tailored responses and method statements aligned with client needs and key themes.
* Create presentations and supporting materials for each bid.
* Review outcomes of bids to inform future improvements.
* Assist with copywriting for newsletters, marketing materials, or other documents on a flexible basis, supporting a collaborative company culture.
Requirements:
Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years’ bid writing experience, demonstrating the ability to produce excellent sales and strategy documentation. Experience in copywriting or sales is a plus but bid experience is preferred. Creative copywriters may not be suitable.
Additional requirements include:
* Degree qualification (preferred but not essential).
* Exceptional writing and English skills.
* Ability to produce concise, effective content.
* Strong editing skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* A collaborative, flexible approach with a strong work ethic.
* Confident presentation skills for bids.
* Experience managing demanding workloads and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
* Attention to detail for accuracy.
Additional Information:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with annual reviews
* Company pension scheme
* Christmas shutdown
* Regular social events
* Private parking
* Company sick pay scheme
* Workplace mental health initiatives
* A supportive leadership team and positive culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to join a growing business with great career prospects. To learn more, contact Hannah Kirk at Safer Hand Solutions or apply now. Please note, we act as an employment agency for this role, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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