Bid Writer - Remote £35,000 - £40,000 25 days annual leave inclusive of up to 3 days Christmas shut-down Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share Save scheme Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Career development support Were looking to expand our Bid Team with an experienced and enthusiastic Bid Writer. If you have experience directly as a Bid Writer, or have a background as a Copywriter or journalist, then you should definitely apply for this role. This is an opportunity for you to join a growing team, so were needing your proficient and persuasive writing skills to produce professional, compelling content that clearly articulates MASS value propositions. You can be based from home, providing that you can attend meetings in either our Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire office when required (especially during key stages of a bids production). How youll support us Youll expertly develop content, either from pre-existing material or from scratch. Youll be able to lead storyboard/content planning sessions, breaking down questions against evaluation criteria and then soliciting knowledge from Subject Matter Experts to create tailored responses: Lead content planning sessions with bid team members and key stakeholders Proactively develop compelling content provided by subject matter experts (using a variety of techniques such as interviews to obtain information) Assist the Bid Manager in developing the proposal structure Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant Produce a library of exemplar content Deliver completed written proposal responsesto the Bid Manager against agreed deadlines, escalating issues as required Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from business development, technical / product teams, innovation and delivery Ability to coach internal stakeholders in writing best practice The successful candidate will be required to update existing content within MASS knowledge base system. The invaluable experience youll bring, to help us achieve more Were expecting that youve done this role before, so youll know how to do it whilst spinning multiple plates: Demonstrable experience of working within a busy team in a fast-moving, commercial environment working to tight deadlines Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level Strong time management/prioritisation skills Professional writing background (experience within Defence / technology would be beneficial) Advanced MS Word skills & proficiency in MS Office It would be great if you are also: Able to create graphics using InDesign or similar. Certified to APMP Foundation or Practitioner Level. One important non-negotiable: Due to the highly-secure nature of the projects you will be involved with, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be eligible to undergo and maintain UK government SC Clearance. Who is MASS? MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly-secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so youre ready for digital transformation. MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact. Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!