HealthHarmonie is a leading private healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients across the UK. We specialise in partnering with the NHS and ICBS to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery. Due to business growth, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our growing team to support in the development of our bids for new business as well as assisting in proposal writing. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, writing, and submitting persuasive and competitive proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) and tender invitations. The Bid Writer will collaborate with various departments to gather information, conduct research for new bids, completing pre-bid documents, writing bespoke responses, and completing lessons learned reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining our bid library. Key Responsibilities: Thoroughly review and analyse requests for proposals (RFPs) and tender documents to understand client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines Work closely with subject matter experts, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for proposal development Managing the completion of pre-qualification questionnaire documents Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive library of bid responses Draft clear, concise content for proposals, including executive summaries, technical details, methodologies, and other relevant sections Conducting thorough proofreading of all submission materials Ensuring accurate and timely uploading and submission of bid documents Participating in post-outcome reviews and lessons learned sessions to enhance future bid processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Business, Communications). Proven experience as a Tender / Bid Writer or Proposal Writer Strong writing ability, with the capacity to create persuasive and well-articulated tender responses Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent research and analytical abilities Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with the healthcare industry and market trends
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
HealthHarmonie is a leading private healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients across the UK. We specialise in partnering with the NHS and ICBS to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery. Due to business growth, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our growing team to support in the development of our bids for new business as well as assisting in proposal writing. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, writing, and submitting persuasive and competitive proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) and tender invitations. The Bid Writer will collaborate with various departments to gather information, conduct research for new bids, completing pre-bid documents, writing bespoke responses, and completing lessons learned reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining our bid library. Key Responsibilities: Thoroughly review and analyse requests for proposals (RFPs) and tender documents to understand client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines Work closely with subject matter experts, project managers, and other internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for proposal development Managing the completion of pre-qualification questionnaire documents Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive library of bid responses Draft clear, concise content for proposals, including executive summaries, technical details, methodologies, and other relevant sections Conducting thorough proofreading of all submission materials Ensuring accurate and timely uploading and submission of bid documents Participating in post-outcome reviews and lessons learned sessions to enhance future bid processes Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, Business, Communications). Proven experience as a Tender / Bid Writer or Proposal Writer Strong writing ability, with the capacity to create persuasive and well-articulated tender responses Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent research and analytical abilities Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software. Desirable Skills: Familiarity with the healthcare industry and market trends
Bid Writer - Wilmslow - Construction - Competitive Salary My client are looking for a Bid Writer to join their team. The Bid Writer will be responsible for creating high-quality written bids and submissions. The new Bid Writer will be a self-motivated creative writer and have a positive, winning mentality. Roles and Responsibilities: - Provide admin support from initial enquiry to tender subm click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer - Wilmslow - Construction - Competitive Salary My client are looking for a Bid Writer to join their team. The Bid Writer will be responsible for creating high-quality written bids and submissions. The new Bid Writer will be a self-motivated creative writer and have a positive, winning mentality. Roles and Responsibilities: - Provide admin support from initial enquiry to tender subm click apply for full job details
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE Job Description With NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security they need to achieve great outcomes for your users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. And everything we do is in line with our mission, to create user centred products and services that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable. Location: Ideally we would like this role to be Hybrid from our Glasgow Studio, however we would also consider Hybrid from London, or fully remote. Salary: £40,000 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Position Overview: The Senior Bid Writer for NEC Digital will be responsible for writing persuasive and well-structured bids, proposals, and tender documents that align with the NEC Digital's strategic goals and resonate with potential clients. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering information, and effectively communicating NEC Digital's capabilities and offerings. The Bid Writer will play a pivotal role in winning new business and driving growth. Key Responsibilities: Bid Writing Bid Creation: Develop high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that effectively articulate the division's solutions, benefits, and value proposition. Message Alignment: Ensure bid content aligns with the NEC Digital's messaging, branding, and strategic objectives, while addressing the specific requirements of each bid. Content Customisation: Tailor bid content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each potential client or contract opportunity. Persuasive Communication: Write compelling narratives that highlight the NEC Digital's strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, while addressing client pain points. Content Editing: Review and edit bid content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency, ensuring a polished and professional final product. Solutions Solution Development: Collaborate closely with the Solutions Specialist to make sure our proposed solutions fit what the client needs. Use their technical knowledge to help create strong bids that show why our solutions are the best choice. Collaborating Content Research: Collaborate with the proposition lead to leveraging the playbook's resources to provide updated best practices, answers, and relevant content, thereby enhancing bid submission quality and effectiveness. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts, to gather input and insights for bid responses. Bid Management Deadline Management: Manage bid timelines, ensuring that all content is completed, reviewed, and submitted within specified deadlines. Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback and insights from bid outcomes to continuously improve bid content, processes, and win rates, feeding these into our Knowledge Management system. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all bid content meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy. Knowledge Management: Ensuring all bid responses and feedback are recorded in line with our knowledge management processes and procedures. Qualifications Proven experience as a Bid Writer, with a successful track record of crafting persuasive bids, proposals, and tender documents. Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts. Excellent project management and deadline management skills. Experience in collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates. Desirable: Experience writing and winning bids for the Public and Third Sector. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE Job Description With NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security they need to achieve great outcomes for your users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. And everything we do is in line with our mission, to create user centred products and services that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable. Location: Ideally we would like this role to be Hybrid from our Glasgow Studio, however we would also consider Hybrid from London, or fully remote. Salary: £40,000 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Position Overview: The Senior Bid Writer for NEC Digital will be responsible for writing persuasive and well-structured bids, proposals, and tender documents that align with the NEC Digital's strategic goals and resonate with potential clients. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering information, and effectively communicating NEC Digital's capabilities and offerings. The Bid Writer will play a pivotal role in winning new business and driving growth. Key Responsibilities: Bid Writing Bid Creation: Develop high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that effectively articulate the division's solutions, benefits, and value proposition. Message Alignment: Ensure bid content aligns with the NEC Digital's messaging, branding, and strategic objectives, while addressing the specific requirements of each bid. Content Customisation: Tailor bid content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each potential client or contract opportunity. Persuasive Communication: Write compelling narratives that highlight the NEC Digital's strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, while addressing client pain points. Content Editing: Review and edit bid content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency, ensuring a polished and professional final product. Solutions Solution Development: Collaborate closely with the Solutions Specialist to make sure our proposed solutions fit what the client needs. Use their technical knowledge to help create strong bids that show why our solutions are the best choice. Collaborating Content Research: Collaborate with the proposition lead to leveraging the playbook's resources to provide updated best practices, answers, and relevant content, thereby enhancing bid submission quality and effectiveness. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts, to gather input and insights for bid responses. Bid Management Deadline Management: Manage bid timelines, ensuring that all content is completed, reviewed, and submitted within specified deadlines. Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback and insights from bid outcomes to continuously improve bid content, processes, and win rates, feeding these into our Knowledge Management system. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all bid content meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy. Knowledge Management: Ensuring all bid responses and feedback are recorded in line with our knowledge management processes and procedures. Qualifications Proven experience as a Bid Writer, with a successful track record of crafting persuasive bids, proposals, and tender documents. Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts. Excellent project management and deadline management skills. Experience in collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates. Desirable: Experience writing and winning bids for the Public and Third Sector. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
Bid Writer Okehampton, Devon- Hybrid Working Opportunities 30,000 to 32,000 + 5% Match Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Personal Development + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Bid Writer to join an industry-leading business offering personalised training and development, and plenty of autonomy and flexibility to manage your time and workloads, and the change to play a major role in this company's forecast growth! This company are a global leader in their own field and are the parent company to several other industry leaders in highly technical, specialist industries. In this varied role you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling company proposals, facilitating effective and articulate communication. Your responsibilities will involve generating top-tier proposal content, highlighting the company's solutions in a manner that distinctly articulates their benefits and aligns seamlessly with client needs. You will follow clear tendering processes and coordinate responses from technical specialists. Additionally, you will identify and re-write material to ensure the highest quality of bids. The ideal candidate will have project management skills and experience with writing content for competitive tenders. Candidates must have a proven ability to manage the proposal development process. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate closely with two senior stakeholders in a global-leading business. It opens the door to playing a pivotal role in crafting high-quality proposals, coordinating with technical specialists, and ensuring the company's continued success in competitive tenders. The Role: Create compelling company proposals Enhance the company's communication effectiveness Illustrate the company's adeptness in addressing clients' requirements The Person: Proven ability to write content for competitive tenders Ability to manage proposal development process Commutable to Okehampton Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oscar Allgrove at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer Okehampton, Devon- Hybrid Working Opportunities 30,000 to 32,000 + 5% Match Pension + 33 Days Holiday + Training + Personal Development + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Bid Writer to join an industry-leading business offering personalised training and development, and plenty of autonomy and flexibility to manage your time and workloads, and the change to play a major role in this company's forecast growth! This company are a global leader in their own field and are the parent company to several other industry leaders in highly technical, specialist industries. In this varied role you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling company proposals, facilitating effective and articulate communication. Your responsibilities will involve generating top-tier proposal content, highlighting the company's solutions in a manner that distinctly articulates their benefits and aligns seamlessly with client needs. You will follow clear tendering processes and coordinate responses from technical specialists. Additionally, you will identify and re-write material to ensure the highest quality of bids. The ideal candidate will have project management skills and experience with writing content for competitive tenders. Candidates must have a proven ability to manage the proposal development process. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate closely with two senior stakeholders in a global-leading business. It opens the door to playing a pivotal role in crafting high-quality proposals, coordinating with technical specialists, and ensuring the company's continued success in competitive tenders. The Role: Create compelling company proposals Enhance the company's communication effectiveness Illustrate the company's adeptness in addressing clients' requirements The Person: Proven ability to write content for competitive tenders Ability to manage proposal development process Commutable to Okehampton Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oscar Allgrove at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Sureserve Fire & Electrical, part of the Sureserve Group, is a specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Sureserve Fire & Electrical, part of the Sureserve Group, is a specialist in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements click apply for full job details
Bid ManagerStoke£50,000 + Car Allowance Working for one of the most desirable companies that Stoke has to offer, this is an opportunity to get stuck into a project focused role within a bespoke and creative bid writing team.With no allowance for copying and pasting here, this is a bid writing team with a passion and a vision - to offer the most bespoke, considered and successful services to their UK based clients. You'll manage a small team of writers and seniors, ensuring tenders are created and handed in to deadline with a bespoke and creative pitch giving the best chance for success. Working towards internal and external deadlines, Supporting in the creation and review of proposals, Reviewing questions ensuring the right tone and content is used, Lead the team to success through a variety of mentoring and coaching methods, Take the lead in meetings with the team, before passing on reports and details to senior leaders It is critical for this role that you have worked within bid and tender writing previously and are committed to bespoke, unique proposals - no copying and pasting! You'll be a senior or manager already and will understand the urgency of deadlines and correct content. The Bid Manager's essential check list: A creative mind A passionate individual A dedicated approach An organised mindset Previous experience within tenders and bids Ideally, a background within financial services would be highly advantageous. Benefits: Enhanced holiday package - 25 + bank Competitive salary with annual reviews Car allowance as standard at this level Enhanced company pension Christmas shut down The best social events throughout the year Private car park Company sick pay scheme Workplace Mental Health initiative A gorgeous culture with a supportive senior leadership team Hybrid opportunities once embedded in the role This is brilliant opportunity for an experienced Bids Manager / Tender Manager to join an established, fast-growing business, offering fantastic career potential. To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Holly Goodwin, or apply today to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Bid ManagerStoke£50,000 + Car Allowance Working for one of the most desirable companies that Stoke has to offer, this is an opportunity to get stuck into a project focused role within a bespoke and creative bid writing team.With no allowance for copying and pasting here, this is a bid writing team with a passion and a vision - to offer the most bespoke, considered and successful services to their UK based clients. You'll manage a small team of writers and seniors, ensuring tenders are created and handed in to deadline with a bespoke and creative pitch giving the best chance for success. Working towards internal and external deadlines, Supporting in the creation and review of proposals, Reviewing questions ensuring the right tone and content is used, Lead the team to success through a variety of mentoring and coaching methods, Take the lead in meetings with the team, before passing on reports and details to senior leaders It is critical for this role that you have worked within bid and tender writing previously and are committed to bespoke, unique proposals - no copying and pasting! You'll be a senior or manager already and will understand the urgency of deadlines and correct content. The Bid Manager's essential check list: A creative mind A passionate individual A dedicated approach An organised mindset Previous experience within tenders and bids Ideally, a background within financial services would be highly advantageous. Benefits: Enhanced holiday package - 25 + bank Competitive salary with annual reviews Car allowance as standard at this level Enhanced company pension Christmas shut down The best social events throughout the year Private car park Company sick pay scheme Workplace Mental Health initiative A gorgeous culture with a supportive senior leadership team Hybrid opportunities once embedded in the role This is brilliant opportunity for an experienced Bids Manager / Tender Manager to join an established, fast-growing business, offering fantastic career potential. To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Holly Goodwin, or apply today to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE Job Description With NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security they need to achieve great outcomes for your users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. And everything we do is in line with our mission, to create user centred products and services that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable. Location: Ideally we would like this role to be Hybrid from our Glasgow Studio, however we would also consider Hybrid from London, or fully remote. Salary: £40,000 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Position Overview: The Senior Bid Writer for NEC Digital will be responsible for writing persuasive and well-structured bids, proposals, and tender documents that align with the NEC Digital's strategic goals and resonate with potential clients. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering information, and effectively communicating NEC Digital's capabilities and offerings. The Bid Writer will play a pivotal role in winning new business and driving growth. Key Responsibilities: Bid Writing Bid Creation: Develop high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that effectively articulate the division's solutions, benefits, and value proposition. Message Alignment: Ensure bid content aligns with the NEC Digital's messaging, branding, and strategic objectives, while addressing the specific requirements of each bid. Content Customisation: Tailor bid content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each potential client or contract opportunity. Persuasive Communication: Write compelling narratives that highlight the NEC Digital's strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, while addressing client pain points. Content Editing: Review and edit bid content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency, ensuring a polished and professional final product. Solutions Solution Development: Collaborate closely with the Solutions Specialist to make sure our proposed solutions fit what the client needs. Use their technical knowledge to help create strong bids that show why our solutions are the best choice. Collaborating Content Research: Collaborate with the proposition lead to leveraging the playbook's resources to provide updated best practices, answers, and relevant content, thereby enhancing bid submission quality and effectiveness. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts, to gather input and insights for bid responses. Bid Management Deadline Management: Manage bid timelines, ensuring that all content is completed, reviewed, and submitted within specified deadlines. Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback and insights from bid outcomes to continuously improve bid content, processes, and win rates, feeding these into our Knowledge Management system. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all bid content meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy. Knowledge Management: Ensuring all bid responses and feedback are recorded in line with our knowledge management processes and procedures. Qualifications Proven experience as a Bid Writer, with a successful track record of crafting persuasive bids, proposals, and tender documents. Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts. Excellent project management and deadline management skills. Experience in collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates. Desirable: Experience writing and winning bids for the Public and Third Sector. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Company Description Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASE Job Description With NEC Digital, you choose the path of no compromise. We provide industry leading expertise across the full scope of a project, giving our customers the confidence and security they need to achieve great outcomes for your users. A partnership of best-in-class software delivery, with pioneering user-centred design services. We offer full end-to-end digital transformation expertise to the very highest standards from discovery to development and beyond, at a scale and quality unique in the market. And everything we do is in line with our mission, to create user centred products and services that are efficient, inclusive and sustainable. Location: Ideally we would like this role to be Hybrid from our Glasgow Studio, however we would also consider Hybrid from London, or fully remote. Salary: £40,000 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30 Position Overview: The Senior Bid Writer for NEC Digital will be responsible for writing persuasive and well-structured bids, proposals, and tender documents that align with the NEC Digital's strategic goals and resonate with potential clients. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering information, and effectively communicating NEC Digital's capabilities and offerings. The Bid Writer will play a pivotal role in winning new business and driving growth. Key Responsibilities: Bid Writing Bid Creation: Develop high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that effectively articulate the division's solutions, benefits, and value proposition. Message Alignment: Ensure bid content aligns with the NEC Digital's messaging, branding, and strategic objectives, while addressing the specific requirements of each bid. Content Customisation: Tailor bid content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each potential client or contract opportunity. Persuasive Communication: Write compelling narratives that highlight the NEC Digital's strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, while addressing client pain points. Content Editing: Review and edit bid content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency, ensuring a polished and professional final product. Solutions Solution Development: Collaborate closely with the Solutions Specialist to make sure our proposed solutions fit what the client needs. Use their technical knowledge to help create strong bids that show why our solutions are the best choice. Collaborating Content Research: Collaborate with the proposition lead to leveraging the playbook's resources to provide updated best practices, answers, and relevant content, thereby enhancing bid submission quality and effectiveness. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts, to gather input and insights for bid responses. Bid Management Deadline Management: Manage bid timelines, ensuring that all content is completed, reviewed, and submitted within specified deadlines. Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback and insights from bid outcomes to continuously improve bid content, processes, and win rates, feeding these into our Knowledge Management system. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all bid content meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy. Knowledge Management: Ensuring all bid responses and feedback are recorded in line with our knowledge management processes and procedures. Qualifications Proven experience as a Bid Writer, with a successful track record of crafting persuasive bids, proposals, and tender documents. Strong writing, editing and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts. Excellent project management and deadline management skills. Experience in collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates. Desirable: Experience writing and winning bids for the Public and Third Sector. Additional Information We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost) 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost) A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5% A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required. NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates. Who We Are: We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.
Location: London, United Kingdom; Gatwick, United Kingdom; Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; Reading, United Kingdom; Liverpool, United Kingdom Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO's Bids and Pursuits team sits within MSC. Its core focus is winning profitable work from new and existing clients. The team prioritises opportunities and drives the pursuit and bid process to maximise our chance of winning. We offer 'hands-on' support for the firm's largest and most strategically important bids and we also maintain a suite of self-help tools, templates and an automated platform for use across the entire firm In this role you'll: Write and edit content for the automated bid template system, Templafy. You will liaise with subject matter experts and create /or edit Bid templates for our automated bid proposal production system. Produce professionally written proposals and pitch content that articulates the organisation's value proposition and win themes across all service lines. Work collaboratively with the business to develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative that support the proposal Wrk closely with the wider Bids and Pursuits team members who are aligned to specific opportunities, who will seek your skills and advice as an accomplished content writer. You'll be someone with: Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. Experience in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign-off and document production. Experience of coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable. Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills Proven experience of working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business with leadership responsibility). The ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships with the gravitas to be 'at the table' and be seen as a trusted adviser. People management skills and experience. A thorough understanding and experience of bid strategy development through to 'end-to end' strategy execution. The ability to develop networks across the firm and at all levels. The ability to develop a 'strategic view' and challenge the status quo. The ability to present concepts and ideas to teams drawing upon deep experience of large-scale bids. A degree/ relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential). Excellent time management /prioritisation skills. An understanding of what makes good written content and how to edit it to make clear and impactful. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Location: London, United Kingdom; Gatwick, United Kingdom; Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; Reading, United Kingdom; Liverpool, United Kingdom Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO's Bids and Pursuits team sits within MSC. Its core focus is winning profitable work from new and existing clients. The team prioritises opportunities and drives the pursuit and bid process to maximise our chance of winning. We offer 'hands-on' support for the firm's largest and most strategically important bids and we also maintain a suite of self-help tools, templates and an automated platform for use across the entire firm In this role you'll: Write and edit content for the automated bid template system, Templafy. You will liaise with subject matter experts and create /or edit Bid templates for our automated bid proposal production system. Produce professionally written proposals and pitch content that articulates the organisation's value proposition and win themes across all service lines. Work collaboratively with the business to develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative that support the proposal Wrk closely with the wider Bids and Pursuits team members who are aligned to specific opportunities, who will seek your skills and advice as an accomplished content writer. You'll be someone with: Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. Experience in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign-off and document production. Experience of coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable. Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills Proven experience of working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business with leadership responsibility). The ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships with the gravitas to be 'at the table' and be seen as a trusted adviser. People management skills and experience. A thorough understanding and experience of bid strategy development through to 'end-to end' strategy execution. The ability to develop networks across the firm and at all levels. The ability to develop a 'strategic view' and challenge the status quo. The ability to present concepts and ideas to teams drawing upon deep experience of large-scale bids. A degree/ relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential). Excellent time management /prioritisation skills. An understanding of what makes good written content and how to edit it to make clear and impactful. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! About the Role This is a senior role within the bid team, managing and writing our larger, more complex and/or more strategic bids for a wide range of key clients. You will: Project-manage bid responses, supporting a wide variety of subject matter experts and contributors to create their best work Author clear, compelling, compliant responses that help us secure new logos, target clients and key accounts Support colleagues across the business to upskill on managing and contributing to bids, to build our capability Support your colleagues in the bid team with reviews and occasional escalations We're looking for an experienced bid and proposal writer/manager to join our Bid Team. This is a hands-on role, with end-to-end responsibility for managing bid progress and for shaping and writing responses. You'll work with teams of subject matter experts to deliver compelling bids, proposals and presentations that show clients exactly how BJSS can go the extra mile for them. As the lynchpin of each bid, you'll be a key influence on how we tell the story, our approach to requirements, and the content and flow of our response. You'll join a close-knit team of bid managers, bid coordinators and reviewers who work together to achieve excellent results for every bid. If you're up against a deadline, need advice on how to tackle a response or want some help with the administrative aspects of the submission, we'll make sure you've always got the support you need. The whole team also works with the wider business to improve our approach to bid and proposal creation. As a Senior Bid Manager, your responsibilities will include taking a leading role in this continual improvement, fielding queries from colleagues inside and outside the bid team and modelling 'what good looks like'. About You Ideally, you'll bring us: Recent experience in a hybrid bid management/writing role, managing and writing content for formal bid and proposal submissions in the public and/or private sector (this is a hybrid role where you will be expected to both manage and write submissions) Experience within the technology sector, including the kinds of work we deliver and the roles you'll come across at BJSS - we'll need you to hit the ground running and be ready to write and manage bids after a short onboarding period Experience in another related field (e.g., professional services), so you can cross-pollinate ideas from other industries First-class writing skills, with the ability to write clear, well-structured, well-phrased and persuasive prose Experience in questioning, researching, reviewing, evaluating and (where needed) challenging contributions, to make sure responses are as good as they can be Experience leading large, varied and time-poor bid response teams to success on complex bids An ability to form strong working relationships and influence at all levels Evidence of where you've taken responsibility for key initiatives in your workplace, and the positive difference this has made Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! About the Role This is a senior role within the bid team, managing and writing our larger, more complex and/or more strategic bids for a wide range of key clients. You will: Project-manage bid responses, supporting a wide variety of subject matter experts and contributors to create their best work Author clear, compelling, compliant responses that help us secure new logos, target clients and key accounts Support colleagues across the business to upskill on managing and contributing to bids, to build our capability Support your colleagues in the bid team with reviews and occasional escalations We're looking for an experienced bid and proposal writer/manager to join our Bid Team. This is a hands-on role, with end-to-end responsibility for managing bid progress and for shaping and writing responses. You'll work with teams of subject matter experts to deliver compelling bids, proposals and presentations that show clients exactly how BJSS can go the extra mile for them. As the lynchpin of each bid, you'll be a key influence on how we tell the story, our approach to requirements, and the content and flow of our response. You'll join a close-knit team of bid managers, bid coordinators and reviewers who work together to achieve excellent results for every bid. If you're up against a deadline, need advice on how to tackle a response or want some help with the administrative aspects of the submission, we'll make sure you've always got the support you need. The whole team also works with the wider business to improve our approach to bid and proposal creation. As a Senior Bid Manager, your responsibilities will include taking a leading role in this continual improvement, fielding queries from colleagues inside and outside the bid team and modelling 'what good looks like'. About You Ideally, you'll bring us: Recent experience in a hybrid bid management/writing role, managing and writing content for formal bid and proposal submissions in the public and/or private sector (this is a hybrid role where you will be expected to both manage and write submissions) Experience within the technology sector, including the kinds of work we deliver and the roles you'll come across at BJSS - we'll need you to hit the ground running and be ready to write and manage bids after a short onboarding period Experience in another related field (e.g., professional services), so you can cross-pollinate ideas from other industries First-class writing skills, with the ability to write clear, well-structured, well-phrased and persuasive prose Experience in questioning, researching, reviewing, evaluating and (where needed) challenging contributions, to make sure responses are as good as they can be Experience leading large, varied and time-poor bid response teams to success on complex bids An ability to form strong working relationships and influence at all levels Evidence of where you've taken responsibility for key initiatives in your workplace, and the positive difference this has made Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can choose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO's Bids and Pursuits team sits within MSC. Its core focus is winning profitable work from new and existing clients. The team prioritises opportunities and drives the pursuit and bid process to maximise our chance of winning. We offer 'hands-on' support for the firm's largest and most strategically important bids and we also maintain a suite of self-help tools, templates and an automated platform for use across the entire firm. We are looking for an experienced writer to join our growing team. You will write and edit content for both our major pursuit proposals and for the templates that underpin our automation platform across all service lines. In this role you'll: Write and edit content for the automated bid template system, Templafy. You will liaise with subject matter experts and create /or edit Bid templates for our automated bid proposal production system. Produce professionally written proposals and pitch content that articulates the organisation's value proposition and win themes across all service lines. Work collaboratively with the business to develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative that support the proposal Wrk closely with the wider Bids and Pursuits team members who are aligned to specific opportunities, who will seek your skills and advice as an accomplished content writer. You'll be someone with: Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. Experience in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign-off and document production. Experience of coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable. Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills Proven experience of working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business with leadership responsibility). The ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships with the gravitas to be 'at the table' and be seen as a trusted adviser. People management skills and experience. A thorough understanding and experience of bid strategy development through to 'end-to end' strategy execution. The ability to develop networks across the firm and at all levels. The ability to develop a 'strategic view' and challenge the status quo. The ability to present concepts and ideas to teams drawing upon deep experience of large-scale bids. A degree/ relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential). Excellent time management /prioritisation skills. An understanding of what makes good written content and how to edit it to make clear and impactful. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Marketing team is the driving force behind the creativity and growth at BDO. Marketing has a broad remit here. Their main goal is to equip the business to win and there are teams covering most touchpoints of the customer journey. Highlights include a national advertising campaign, the launch of a new firm-wide sales planning process and the implementation of new digital marketing tools. Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, you can be sure you'll be heard and have the chance to make a real impact. You'll be supported to build your career, but also to be yourself in the office. Help the firm succeed by staying ahead of the latest market trends, confidently implementing your ideas and collaborating with a range of shareholders. You'll be rewarded with a great work-life balance and a career with real purpose. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. BDO's Bids and Pursuits team sits within MSC. Its core focus is winning profitable work from new and existing clients. The team prioritises opportunities and drives the pursuit and bid process to maximise our chance of winning. We offer 'hands-on' support for the firm's largest and most strategically important bids and we also maintain a suite of self-help tools, templates and an automated platform for use across the entire firm. We are looking for an experienced writer to join our growing team. You will write and edit content for both our major pursuit proposals and for the templates that underpin our automation platform across all service lines. In this role you'll: Write and edit content for the automated bid template system, Templafy. You will liaise with subject matter experts and create /or edit Bid templates for our automated bid proposal production system. Produce professionally written proposals and pitch content that articulates the organisation's value proposition and win themes across all service lines. Work collaboratively with the business to develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative that support the proposal Wrk closely with the wider Bids and Pursuits team members who are aligned to specific opportunities, who will seek your skills and advice as an accomplished content writer. You'll be someone with: Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. Experience in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign-off and document production. Experience of coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable. Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills Proven experience of working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business with leadership responsibility). The ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships with the gravitas to be 'at the table' and be seen as a trusted adviser. People management skills and experience. A thorough understanding and experience of bid strategy development through to 'end-to end' strategy execution. The ability to develop networks across the firm and at all levels. The ability to develop a 'strategic view' and challenge the status quo. The ability to present concepts and ideas to teams drawing upon deep experience of large-scale bids. A degree/ relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential). Excellent time management /prioritisation skills. An understanding of what makes good written content and how to edit it to make clear and impactful. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions.
Please note: Due to the requirements of this role, the successful candidate must be able to meet the Government standards to hold Security Clearance.Travel may be necessary to attend client meetings, conferences, or industry events as needed. As such a full, valid driving licence is a requirement for this role. Role Description The bid function at Centerprise plays a central role in supporting the sales divisions to identify and win opportunities within the public and private sector customer base. Centerprise holds significant presence on Public Sector Frameworks and the bid team work closely with the dedicated account managers to develop new business with both new and existing customers. The Bid Writer plays a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for crafting compelling and persuasive proposals to secure new business opportunities. This position demands excellent writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. The Bid Writer collaborates closely with various teams to gather information and develop winning bid responses that align with the company's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Proposal Development: Research and understand client requirements, objectives, and evaluation criteria. Draft clear, concise, and tailored bid responses that address client needs and demonstrate the company's capabilities. Collaborate with subject matter experts, technical teams, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information for proposals. Ensure compliance with bid requirements, including formatting, word count, and submission deadlines. Content Creation: Write compelling content, including executive summaries, technical responses, case studies, and pricing documents. Adapt writing style and tone to resonate with diverse audiences, including public sector clients, corporate entities, and third-party partners. Develop templates, boilerplate content, and reusable materials to streamline the bid writing process and maintain consistency across proposals. Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews and edits of draft proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company messaging and branding guidelines. Verify data, statistics, and references to maintain credibility and professionalism in bid submissions. Implement feedback from internal stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned from previous bids to continuously improve proposal quality. Bid Management: Assist the Bid Manager to coordinate bid kick-off meetings and milestone reviews to initiate and track proposal development progress. Maintain bid documentation, version control, and submission records in a centralised repository. Collaborate with bid managers, sales teams, and senior leadership to prioritise bid opportunities and allocate resources effectively. Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to inform bid strategies and differentiate the company's offerings. Conduct win/loss analyses and post-bid debriefs to identify areas for improvement and refine bid tactics for future opportunities. Experience and Skills Essential Previous experience in bid writing, proposal management, or business development roles, with a track record of successful bid wins. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems. The successful candidate must meet the government requirements to obtain Security Clearance for this role. Desirable Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as APMP Foundation or Shipley Proposal Development may be advantageous. Proven experience in bid writing, proposal development, or technical writing, preferably within the technology or public sector industry. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Strong research and analytical skills to gather and synthesise information from diverse sources. Excellent project management abilities, including multitasking, prioritisation, and time management. Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work under tight deadlines. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Awareness of governance Good knowledge of ISO accreditations Experience working within UK Public Sector procurement. Experience in authoring winning proposals within strict deadlines Employee Benefits 25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 plus years service Holiday Purchase Scheme 2 days for personal wellbeing Company supported CSR Volunteer Day Pension including option to join Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension scheme (SXP) Electrical Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Death in Service x4 basic salary Private Medical Insurance available, partially subsidised by Ci SAGE- Employee Benefits Membership Corporate gym membership available, partially subsidised by Ci Salary Sacrifice charity donation scheme Ci Christmas Savings Club Ci Lottery Out of town offices with free parking Hybrid working arrangement Mon & Fri optional WFH days
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Please note: Due to the requirements of this role, the successful candidate must be able to meet the Government standards to hold Security Clearance.Travel may be necessary to attend client meetings, conferences, or industry events as needed. As such a full, valid driving licence is a requirement for this role. Role Description The bid function at Centerprise plays a central role in supporting the sales divisions to identify and win opportunities within the public and private sector customer base. Centerprise holds significant presence on Public Sector Frameworks and the bid team work closely with the dedicated account managers to develop new business with both new and existing customers. The Bid Writer plays a pivotal role within the organisation, responsible for crafting compelling and persuasive proposals to secure new business opportunities. This position demands excellent writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. The Bid Writer collaborates closely with various teams to gather information and develop winning bid responses that align with the company's strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Proposal Development: Research and understand client requirements, objectives, and evaluation criteria. Draft clear, concise, and tailored bid responses that address client needs and demonstrate the company's capabilities. Collaborate with subject matter experts, technical teams, and other stakeholders to gather relevant information for proposals. Ensure compliance with bid requirements, including formatting, word count, and submission deadlines. Content Creation: Write compelling content, including executive summaries, technical responses, case studies, and pricing documents. Adapt writing style and tone to resonate with diverse audiences, including public sector clients, corporate entities, and third-party partners. Develop templates, boilerplate content, and reusable materials to streamline the bid writing process and maintain consistency across proposals. Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough reviews and edits of draft proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company messaging and branding guidelines. Verify data, statistics, and references to maintain credibility and professionalism in bid submissions. Implement feedback from internal stakeholders and incorporate lessons learned from previous bids to continuously improve proposal quality. Bid Management: Assist the Bid Manager to coordinate bid kick-off meetings and milestone reviews to initiate and track proposal development progress. Maintain bid documentation, version control, and submission records in a centralised repository. Collaborate with bid managers, sales teams, and senior leadership to prioritise bid opportunities and allocate resources effectively. Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to inform bid strategies and differentiate the company's offerings. Conduct win/loss analyses and post-bid debriefs to identify areas for improvement and refine bid tactics for future opportunities. Experience and Skills Essential Previous experience in bid writing, proposal management, or business development roles, with a track record of successful bid wins. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with CRM systems. The successful candidate must meet the government requirements to obtain Security Clearance for this role. Desirable Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Marketing, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as APMP Foundation or Shipley Proposal Development may be advantageous. Proven experience in bid writing, proposal development, or technical writing, preferably within the technology or public sector industry. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Strong research and analytical skills to gather and synthesise information from diverse sources. Excellent project management abilities, including multitasking, prioritisation, and time management. Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work under tight deadlines. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Awareness of governance Good knowledge of ISO accreditations Experience working within UK Public Sector procurement. Experience in authoring winning proposals within strict deadlines Employee Benefits 25 days holiday entitlement rising to 28 days after 5 plus years service Holiday Purchase Scheme 2 days for personal wellbeing Company supported CSR Volunteer Day Pension including option to join Salary Sacrifice/Exchange for Pension scheme (SXP) Electrical Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Death in Service x4 basic salary Private Medical Insurance available, partially subsidised by Ci SAGE- Employee Benefits Membership Corporate gym membership available, partially subsidised by Ci Salary Sacrifice charity donation scheme Ci Christmas Savings Club Ci Lottery Out of town offices with free parking Hybrid working arrangement Mon & Fri optional WFH days
Salary: £25,000 per annum Location: Essex and South East Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday, flexible to cover work outside of core hours Contract type: Permanent Introduction to the role As a Bid writer your role will be to help develop and sustain new and exciting projects that promote community wellbeing and tackle inequality click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Salary: £25,000 per annum Location: Essex and South East Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday, flexible to cover work outside of core hours Contract type: Permanent Introduction to the role As a Bid writer your role will be to help develop and sustain new and exciting projects that promote community wellbeing and tackle inequality click apply for full job details
We are looking to recruit a Senior Proposal Manager; you will focus on winning submissions for projects across the Southwest and South Wales. Leading first-stage tenders, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality bids that delight our customers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are clearly articulated in customer-focused, attractive submissions. Our high win rate means you will see more of your effort converted to live projects. Working flexibly from home and one of our offices (Cardiff, Bristol, or Exeter), you will have a passion for construction and be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities below: Strong team leadership skills: Lead the team assembled for the proposal, who will come from other departments and outside the business. You will: Identify and assemble the people needed to produce and win the bid. Motivate and inspire them to get the best from the whole team. Agree individual roles and responsibilities. Check progress and support bid team members. Provide feedback to bid team members about their performance on the bid. Lead the bid strategy: Contribute to and create our bid win plan, then consistently communicate this to the team throughout so that the bid is developed in line with the strategy. You will: Understand the entire bid submission and influence our approach to align with the 'win plan.' Revisit the strategy when needed. Be accountable for everything that goes into the bid. Define and shape the visual presentation of the submission. Bid writing skills: Being a strong bid writer, you will make sure all the written content in the bid is clear and compelling by: Owning individual answers (planning and scripting). Briefing other bid writing contributors. Checking the quality of other contributors' work and providing feedback and/or intervening. Signing off on all the written content before the Director peer review. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Experience in construction or infrastructure Strong writing skills - able to craft clear, concise, and compelling bids. Strong attention to detail - all our proposals must be error-free. Project management skills - able to meet the proposal deadline and coordinate the input of multiple team members. Desired: English literature or journalism qualification. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us Over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon has recently been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking to recruit a Senior Proposal Manager; you will focus on winning submissions for projects across the Southwest and South Wales. Leading first-stage tenders, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality bids that delight our customers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are clearly articulated in customer-focused, attractive submissions. Our high win rate means you will see more of your effort converted to live projects. Working flexibly from home and one of our offices (Cardiff, Bristol, or Exeter), you will have a passion for construction and be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities below: Strong team leadership skills: Lead the team assembled for the proposal, who will come from other departments and outside the business. You will: Identify and assemble the people needed to produce and win the bid. Motivate and inspire them to get the best from the whole team. Agree individual roles and responsibilities. Check progress and support bid team members. Provide feedback to bid team members about their performance on the bid. Lead the bid strategy: Contribute to and create our bid win plan, then consistently communicate this to the team throughout so that the bid is developed in line with the strategy. You will: Understand the entire bid submission and influence our approach to align with the 'win plan.' Revisit the strategy when needed. Be accountable for everything that goes into the bid. Define and shape the visual presentation of the submission. Bid writing skills: Being a strong bid writer, you will make sure all the written content in the bid is clear and compelling by: Owning individual answers (planning and scripting). Briefing other bid writing contributors. Checking the quality of other contributors' work and providing feedback and/or intervening. Signing off on all the written content before the Director peer review. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Experience in construction or infrastructure Strong writing skills - able to craft clear, concise, and compelling bids. Strong attention to detail - all our proposals must be error-free. Project management skills - able to meet the proposal deadline and coordinate the input of multiple team members. Desired: English literature or journalism qualification. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us Over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon has recently been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
About Us Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom and North America, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. About The Role The post holder will take ownership of and submit completed professional bids to existing or prospective clients; you will also produce creative and innovative bid solutions, in line with the organisation's strategic growth plan. This process must be delivered on time and to the requirements of the invitation to tender. What You Will Be Doing • Working alongside the Bid Manager, Estimating Team and Operations Director. • Gathering data and evidence to include in Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ). • Writing, editing and submitting PQQ and ITT bid documents. • Keeping accurate records and help maintain the Bid Library for future use. What We Are Looking For • A proven track record of writing high quality bids. • Knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end bid/tender process and will be able to successfully demonstrate a proven track record within a bid writing position. • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. • Self-motivated and has a proactive approach. • Knowledge of the energy and industry market will be advantageous. What Murphy Ireland Offer In Return • Competitive salary and benefits • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review • Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one • 27 days annual leave per annum. Holidays also increase with service • Generous Private Healthcare Allowance • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
About Us Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom and North America, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. About The Role The post holder will take ownership of and submit completed professional bids to existing or prospective clients; you will also produce creative and innovative bid solutions, in line with the organisation's strategic growth plan. This process must be delivered on time and to the requirements of the invitation to tender. What You Will Be Doing • Working alongside the Bid Manager, Estimating Team and Operations Director. • Gathering data and evidence to include in Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ). • Writing, editing and submitting PQQ and ITT bid documents. • Keeping accurate records and help maintain the Bid Library for future use. What We Are Looking For • A proven track record of writing high quality bids. • Knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end bid/tender process and will be able to successfully demonstrate a proven track record within a bid writing position. • Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. • Self-motivated and has a proactive approach. • Knowledge of the energy and industry market will be advantageous. What Murphy Ireland Offer In Return • Competitive salary and benefits • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review • Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one • 27 days annual leave per annum. Holidays also increase with service • Generous Private Healthcare Allowance • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.
Bid Writer and Administration Support Location - Ipswich Office Salary / Package - £30k - £40k DOE Bid Writer and Administration Support to join their team. Their main customers include many main contractors, government organisations, schools, and hospital trusts. Their are always happy to form new relationships and allow clients to experience a unique peace of mind and professional service click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer and Administration Support Location - Ipswich Office Salary / Package - £30k - £40k DOE Bid Writer and Administration Support to join their team. Their main customers include many main contractors, government organisations, schools, and hospital trusts. Their are always happy to form new relationships and allow clients to experience a unique peace of mind and professional service click apply for full job details
The Role An exciting new opportunity for a Proposals Manager / Bid Writer has been created at Willmott Dixon to join a dedicated team focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. Building on our significant successes during 2022-23, we are seeking a candidate who can help in producing high impact, credible and customer centric PITT and ITT submissions. The position forms part of a tight-nit, creative, and fun team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team has a base within our Hitchin office, with the opportunity to work from our Central London office and home throughout the week. This role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. The Project Bid Writer responsibilities include: Enhance the quality of bids with clear, accessible written content. Writing bespoke answers to customer questions To communicate effectively and influence Review and critique specialist authors' responses. Writing and editing bid submissions into compelling and persuasive responses. Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the proposal persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Manage a varied workload with multiple conflicting deadlines. Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors. To identify risks and opportunities. Manage multiple stakeholders across the Willmott Dixon business Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Significant experience in a Bid writer role in the construction industry InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Desired: A Level/Degree English Literature Background utilising excellent writing skills e.g. Communications, PR, Journalism Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms Photoshop/Illustrator APMP foundation Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The Role An exciting new opportunity for a Proposals Manager / Bid Writer has been created at Willmott Dixon to join a dedicated team focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. Building on our significant successes during 2022-23, we are seeking a candidate who can help in producing high impact, credible and customer centric PITT and ITT submissions. The position forms part of a tight-nit, creative, and fun team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team has a base within our Hitchin office, with the opportunity to work from our Central London office and home throughout the week. This role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. The Project Bid Writer responsibilities include: Enhance the quality of bids with clear, accessible written content. Writing bespoke answers to customer questions To communicate effectively and influence Review and critique specialist authors' responses. Writing and editing bid submissions into compelling and persuasive responses. Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the proposal persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Manage a varied workload with multiple conflicting deadlines. Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors. To identify risks and opportunities. Manage multiple stakeholders across the Willmott Dixon business Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Significant experience in a Bid writer role in the construction industry InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Desired: A Level/Degree English Literature Background utilising excellent writing skills e.g. Communications, PR, Journalism Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms Photoshop/Illustrator APMP foundation Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Life on the team We are looking for an enthusiastic Bid Content Manager to support the development and maintenance of high-quality bid content to support the needs of our global sales teams. So, what do we do? The new Bid Content function is part of Group Development. We are a global function, helping Computacenter to maintain high win rates in competitive bid engagements through ensuring easy access click apply for full job details
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Life on the team We are looking for an enthusiastic Bid Content Manager to support the development and maintenance of high-quality bid content to support the needs of our global sales teams. So, what do we do? The new Bid Content function is part of Group Development. We are a global function, helping Computacenter to maintain high win rates in competitive bid engagements through ensuring easy access click apply for full job details
Join clients team as a Bid Writer and Proposal Professional! Are you a skilled writer with a passion for winning campaigns and crafting compelling proposals? We're seeking a talented Bid Writer and Proposal Professional to join our dynamic team in the Maritime and Land sector. About our client: You'll be part of the Maritime and Land BD Operations team, where we provide essential support across the sector, driving business growth through strategic campaigns and bids. Our team comprises bid management, proposal management, and proposal coordination roles, offering a collaborative environment where your skills can shine. What You'll Be Doing: Provide bid writing expertise to support winning campaigns. Act as a Proposal Professional for smaller and/or less complex bids. Deliver customer-focused proposal responses within agreed deadlines. Collaborate with various stakeholders to compile, write, and edit detailed technical descriptions. Coach capture teams and subject matter experts in best practice writing techniques. Shape compelling statements from internal data or SME input. Support storyboard sessions with Proposal Managers and SMEs. Participate in drafting proposal production steps, from capture planning to final proofreading. Manage tender documentation to ensure quality and consistency. Your Skills and Experiences: Qualified to Degree standard (not essential) or equivalent. Practical and relevant work experience. Strong project management skills, ideally in proposal management or business winning. Proven writing experience for PQQs, RFIs, ITTs, RFPs, RFQs, or Frameworks. Benefits: In addition to a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave allowance, you'll enjoy benefits such as: Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Flexible working options. Employee assistance programme. Cycle2work scheme. Employee discounts. Potential eligibility for an annual incentive. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're ready to take your writing skills to the next level and contribute to our clients success in the Maritime and Land sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team where your talents are valued.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Join clients team as a Bid Writer and Proposal Professional! Are you a skilled writer with a passion for winning campaigns and crafting compelling proposals? We're seeking a talented Bid Writer and Proposal Professional to join our dynamic team in the Maritime and Land sector. About our client: You'll be part of the Maritime and Land BD Operations team, where we provide essential support across the sector, driving business growth through strategic campaigns and bids. Our team comprises bid management, proposal management, and proposal coordination roles, offering a collaborative environment where your skills can shine. What You'll Be Doing: Provide bid writing expertise to support winning campaigns. Act as a Proposal Professional for smaller and/or less complex bids. Deliver customer-focused proposal responses within agreed deadlines. Collaborate with various stakeholders to compile, write, and edit detailed technical descriptions. Coach capture teams and subject matter experts in best practice writing techniques. Shape compelling statements from internal data or SME input. Support storyboard sessions with Proposal Managers and SMEs. Participate in drafting proposal production steps, from capture planning to final proofreading. Manage tender documentation to ensure quality and consistency. Your Skills and Experiences: Qualified to Degree standard (not essential) or equivalent. Practical and relevant work experience. Strong project management skills, ideally in proposal management or business winning. Proven writing experience for PQQs, RFIs, ITTs, RFPs, RFQs, or Frameworks. Benefits: In addition to a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave allowance, you'll enjoy benefits such as: Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Flexible working options. Employee assistance programme. Cycle2work scheme. Employee discounts. Potential eligibility for an annual incentive. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're ready to take your writing skills to the next level and contribute to our clients success in the Maritime and Land sector, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team where your talents are valued.
Role: Bid Writer Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB (with hybrid working after completion of training) Salary: c £40k DOE plus extensive benefits Contract type: Permanent Employment type: Full time Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hrs pw Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 20 years' experience, helping over 750,000 patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We have an exciting opportunity for a bid writer who will own the government tendering process, writing quality health bids whilst ensuring compliance with requirements. What's in it for you? Occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Contributory pension Discounted insurance (Aviva) Employee discount site Discounted gyms Employee assistance programme In-house mental health support Free onsite parking Health and wellbeing initiatives Social events throughout the year Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc) Long service bonus Refer a friend bonus Blue light card Hybrid working Commitment to CPD/training 25 days annual leave increasing with service Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases What you'll be doing? Leading the identification of appropriate opportunities in both NHS and private healthcare spaces Developing and writing method statements in line with specification requirements, reflective of the budget and model devised Ensuring timely, compelling view of Pharmacy2U and its key competencies, are submitted in a timely manner Working collaboratively with subject matter experts (SME's) across the team, ensuring local intelligence is utilised to inform the strategy, complementing wider research and intelligence gleaned through strong and powerful networks Leading and supporting the development of ad-hoc business opportunities, developing business cases that secure additional funding and upselling of our portfolio Ensuring commitment to equal opportunities is reflected at all stages of project planning, delivery, and evaluation in line with agreed service standards Attending market engagement events and conferences Who are we looking for? Experience of preparing bid documentation to win government and private contracts, including the formation of SQ's, ITT's and business cases Evidence of tender development and production to secure strong commercial deals Experience of project management and delivery of complex bid and/or projects with success Strong commercial awareness, strengthened with an understanding of procurement/spending priorities within the scope of our clients Sound understanding of tendering/procurement procedures and the legality that surrounds these Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection and information governance Highly motivated, resilient self-starter with the ability to see things through to completion Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel What happens next? Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Role: Bid Writer Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB (with hybrid working after completion of training) Salary: c £40k DOE plus extensive benefits Contract type: Permanent Employment type: Full time Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hrs pw Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 20 years' experience, helping over 750,000 patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We have an exciting opportunity for a bid writer who will own the government tendering process, writing quality health bids whilst ensuring compliance with requirements. What's in it for you? Occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Contributory pension Discounted insurance (Aviva) Employee discount site Discounted gyms Employee assistance programme In-house mental health support Free onsite parking Health and wellbeing initiatives Social events throughout the year Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc) Long service bonus Refer a friend bonus Blue light card Hybrid working Commitment to CPD/training 25 days annual leave increasing with service Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases What you'll be doing? Leading the identification of appropriate opportunities in both NHS and private healthcare spaces Developing and writing method statements in line with specification requirements, reflective of the budget and model devised Ensuring timely, compelling view of Pharmacy2U and its key competencies, are submitted in a timely manner Working collaboratively with subject matter experts (SME's) across the team, ensuring local intelligence is utilised to inform the strategy, complementing wider research and intelligence gleaned through strong and powerful networks Leading and supporting the development of ad-hoc business opportunities, developing business cases that secure additional funding and upselling of our portfolio Ensuring commitment to equal opportunities is reflected at all stages of project planning, delivery, and evaluation in line with agreed service standards Attending market engagement events and conferences Who are we looking for? Experience of preparing bid documentation to win government and private contracts, including the formation of SQ's, ITT's and business cases Evidence of tender development and production to secure strong commercial deals Experience of project management and delivery of complex bid and/or projects with success Strong commercial awareness, strengthened with an understanding of procurement/spending priorities within the scope of our clients Sound understanding of tendering/procurement procedures and the legality that surrounds these Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection and information governance Highly motivated, resilient self-starter with the ability to see things through to completion Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional travel What happens next? Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview. Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
Bid Writer Central London / Hybrid Salary c£37,500 + generous benefits package inc 25 days holiday and an extra day on your birthday Want to join a hardworking, successful and fun leading international real estate consultancy? If so, read on as they are currently seeking a Bid Writer to join their Bid Team in their London Office. Operating a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and the office. You Demonstrable experience of bid writing for winning submissions across public and private sector opportunities. Ability to write clearly and concisely Experience in managing bid projects from start to completion would be advantageous. APMP qualification (advantageous) and a commitment to CPD Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability and be able to prioritise multiple demands effectively to tight deadlines. Ability to influence and gain respect from senior management. IT literate - must be able to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PP) and D365 to a high standard Eye for design and proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud apps (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator would be advantageous). Highly organised, self-motivated and reliable. Can-do attitude with ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team when necessary. For more information please contact Tanya Smith at Bid Solutions Limited.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer Central London / Hybrid Salary c£37,500 + generous benefits package inc 25 days holiday and an extra day on your birthday Want to join a hardworking, successful and fun leading international real estate consultancy? If so, read on as they are currently seeking a Bid Writer to join their Bid Team in their London Office. Operating a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and the office. You Demonstrable experience of bid writing for winning submissions across public and private sector opportunities. Ability to write clearly and concisely Experience in managing bid projects from start to completion would be advantageous. APMP qualification (advantageous) and a commitment to CPD Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability and be able to prioritise multiple demands effectively to tight deadlines. Ability to influence and gain respect from senior management. IT literate - must be able to use MS Office (Word, Excel, PP) and D365 to a high standard Eye for design and proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud apps (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator would be advantageous). Highly organised, self-motivated and reliable. Can-do attitude with ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team when necessary. For more information please contact Tanya Smith at Bid Solutions Limited.