Join Castle Water as a Bid Writer Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the utilities sector? Castle Water, the largest independent water retailer in the market, is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our dynamic Sales team. Our team is split over two locations, giving you the option to join our headquarters nestled in the picturesque region of Blairgowrie in Scotland, or base yourself at our bustling offices in London. Wherever you choose, you'll be part of a thriving and welcoming team, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Castle Water is revolutionising the utilities sector, boasting a market share of approximately 20% in a market worth 3 billion per annum. Our commitment to innovation, customer service excellence, and community engagement sets us apart. With accolades including our recent Customer Service Excellence Award from the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce, and over 20,000 5-star Trust Pilot reviews, we're proud of our track record and eager to welcome new talent to our team. As a Bid Writer at Castle Water, you'll play a pivotal role in securing new business and retention opportunities. Working closely with our Sales team, you'll lead the bid process from inception to submission, crafting compelling proposals that showcase Castle Water's unique value proposition. Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating and managing the tender process Formulating high-quality written responses to formal tender enquiries Developing persuasive proposals for both Public and Private Sector bids Collaborating with the wider team to develop case studies and standard content Ensuring all bid documents are error-free and compliant with requirements What We're Looking For We are actively searching for candidates who possess a wealth of experience in crafting compelling proposals for both Public and Private Sector bids, demonstrating a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of each domain. In addition to this, we value individuals with outstanding persuasive writing abilities, capable of articulating our company's strengths and value proposition with clarity and impact. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, ensuring effective collaboration and presentation of ideas. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is a must, as is the ability to organize tasks efficiently and work autonomously, exhibiting a high level of self-motivation and initiative. Experience in the utilities sector is advantageous but not essential. Candidates should have exposure to public sector bid writing, as well as experience working business to business. At Castle Water, we offer more than just a job. You'll be part of a supportive team that values continuous learning, mutual respect, and personal development. With opportunities for advancement and a commitment to nurturing talent, we'll help you grow both personally and professionally. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact David Currie or Nigel Fortnum at Aspen People
May 16, 2024
Full time
Join Castle Water as a Bid Writer Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the utilities sector? Castle Water, the largest independent water retailer in the market, is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our dynamic Sales team. Our team is split over two locations, giving you the option to join our headquarters nestled in the picturesque region of Blairgowrie in Scotland, or base yourself at our bustling offices in London. Wherever you choose, you'll be part of a thriving and welcoming team, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Castle Water is revolutionising the utilities sector, boasting a market share of approximately 20% in a market worth 3 billion per annum. Our commitment to innovation, customer service excellence, and community engagement sets us apart. With accolades including our recent Customer Service Excellence Award from the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce, and over 20,000 5-star Trust Pilot reviews, we're proud of our track record and eager to welcome new talent to our team. As a Bid Writer at Castle Water, you'll play a pivotal role in securing new business and retention opportunities. Working closely with our Sales team, you'll lead the bid process from inception to submission, crafting compelling proposals that showcase Castle Water's unique value proposition. Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating and managing the tender process Formulating high-quality written responses to formal tender enquiries Developing persuasive proposals for both Public and Private Sector bids Collaborating with the wider team to develop case studies and standard content Ensuring all bid documents are error-free and compliant with requirements What We're Looking For We are actively searching for candidates who possess a wealth of experience in crafting compelling proposals for both Public and Private Sector bids, demonstrating a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of each domain. In addition to this, we value individuals with outstanding persuasive writing abilities, capable of articulating our company's strengths and value proposition with clarity and impact. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential, ensuring effective collaboration and presentation of ideas. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is a must, as is the ability to organize tasks efficiently and work autonomously, exhibiting a high level of self-motivation and initiative. Experience in the utilities sector is advantageous but not essential. Candidates should have exposure to public sector bid writing, as well as experience working business to business. At Castle Water, we offer more than just a job. You'll be part of a supportive team that values continuous learning, mutual respect, and personal development. With opportunities for advancement and a commitment to nurturing talent, we'll help you grow both personally and professionally. For a confidential discussion about the role, contact David Currie or Nigel Fortnum at Aspen People
Company A Main contractor who specialise in the refurbishment and fit out of commercial premises across the South of the UK are actively on the market seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their team. Their ideal candidates would be someone with Project Management experience and understanding of delivering the project looking to or who have transitioned into the Preconstruction side of the business Role The Preconstruction Managers are responsible for managing tender opportunities from the early days of qualification right through to contract award. Organisational skills will be required to bring together all relevant parties when required to discuss strategy and make the bid as comprehensive as possible. Site visits will be undertaken to ensure there is a full understanding of the potential project's requirements and where necessary the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for arranging meetings between all key parties. Responsibilities will include: Develop the tender documentation from inception to submission - our Preconstruction Managers are responsible for writing the project specific technical elements of the bids they are assigned to with a clear focus on the bid submission date and the need for the proposed project team to review in advance of submission Participate in site visits and review of all tender documents to understand client requirements and deliverables Gain a full understanding of all architectural, services and structural requirements Develop and own the tender programme, liaising with colleagues and supply chain to produce a competitive, detailed workable programme response to the client's requirements Attendance at all relevant meetings - internally and externally Liaison with the client teams Managing support from other teams - Project/Services Management, Sustainability and HS Development of bid strategy - responding to queries Assist admin team to develop all non-technical content and design of the tender document. Ensure that project solutions demonstrate clear USPs and key strategic advantage Write the executive summary Participate in prestart meetings once a project is secured to share all relevant information. Liaise with the admin team to create informative interview documents Ensure the content of these documents is relevant and aligned with the agenda. Ensure all content demonstrates a comprehensive and accurate understanding of client requirements to ensure a successful outcome. Arrange practice sessions in advance of tender interviews Attend mid bid and post tender interviews when required Candidate Is essential that the successful candidate has a full understanding of all commercial considerations, risk management, strategy development and value proposition amongst other non-negotiables, and it is essential that they have an excellent understanding of fit out processes and procedures for both architectural and services disciplines, ideally gained from previous site based project management roles Skills and Experience Required A thorough understanding of the commercial fit-out industry and trade disciplines, most likely gained from several years of site based project management Thorough understanding of the bid process and what will help us secure a project Be a competent copywriter, ideally with the ability to use relevant elements of Adobe Creative Suite - primarily InDesign - and Asta Powerproject programming software The ability to generate accurate and well considered tender stage programmes To be thorough and pay attention to detail The ability to work closely with the Estimating, Project/Services Management, Sustainability and H&S teams is essential to ensure the bid covers all variables in detail. Attention to det Excellent communication and administration skills Previous experience working in a bid/tender management role is preferred, but not essential. The ability to self-examine your work and produced error free documentation to tight deadlines, often working on several bids at any one time The ability Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Company A Main contractor who specialise in the refurbishment and fit out of commercial premises across the South of the UK are actively on the market seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join their team. Their ideal candidates would be someone with Project Management experience and understanding of delivering the project looking to or who have transitioned into the Preconstruction side of the business Role The Preconstruction Managers are responsible for managing tender opportunities from the early days of qualification right through to contract award. Organisational skills will be required to bring together all relevant parties when required to discuss strategy and make the bid as comprehensive as possible. Site visits will be undertaken to ensure there is a full understanding of the potential project's requirements and where necessary the Preconstruction Manager will be responsible for arranging meetings between all key parties. Responsibilities will include: Develop the tender documentation from inception to submission - our Preconstruction Managers are responsible for writing the project specific technical elements of the bids they are assigned to with a clear focus on the bid submission date and the need for the proposed project team to review in advance of submission Participate in site visits and review of all tender documents to understand client requirements and deliverables Gain a full understanding of all architectural, services and structural requirements Develop and own the tender programme, liaising with colleagues and supply chain to produce a competitive, detailed workable programme response to the client's requirements Attendance at all relevant meetings - internally and externally Liaison with the client teams Managing support from other teams - Project/Services Management, Sustainability and HS Development of bid strategy - responding to queries Assist admin team to develop all non-technical content and design of the tender document. Ensure that project solutions demonstrate clear USPs and key strategic advantage Write the executive summary Participate in prestart meetings once a project is secured to share all relevant information. Liaise with the admin team to create informative interview documents Ensure the content of these documents is relevant and aligned with the agenda. Ensure all content demonstrates a comprehensive and accurate understanding of client requirements to ensure a successful outcome. Arrange practice sessions in advance of tender interviews Attend mid bid and post tender interviews when required Candidate Is essential that the successful candidate has a full understanding of all commercial considerations, risk management, strategy development and value proposition amongst other non-negotiables, and it is essential that they have an excellent understanding of fit out processes and procedures for both architectural and services disciplines, ideally gained from previous site based project management roles Skills and Experience Required A thorough understanding of the commercial fit-out industry and trade disciplines, most likely gained from several years of site based project management Thorough understanding of the bid process and what will help us secure a project Be a competent copywriter, ideally with the ability to use relevant elements of Adobe Creative Suite - primarily InDesign - and Asta Powerproject programming software The ability to generate accurate and well considered tender stage programmes To be thorough and pay attention to detail The ability to work closely with the Estimating, Project/Services Management, Sustainability and H&S teams is essential to ensure the bid covers all variables in detail. Attention to det Excellent communication and administration skills Previous experience working in a bid/tender management role is preferred, but not essential. The ability to self-examine your work and produced error free documentation to tight deadlines, often working on several bids at any one time The ability Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
We're looking for an experienced Proposals Manager to lead and develop the Quality Statement for complex Infrastructure bids mainly for public sector or highly regulated clients. This is a critical role within our Work Winning team and a unique opportunity for you also to be involved in the strategic pursuit of opportunities and account development of our target Infrastructure clients. Your early involvement in really getting to know and understand our target clients will give you the best chance of personal success by developing best in class qualitative bid responses to support the continued growth of our Infrastructure business. The location of this role is flexible, but there is a requirement for travel to various bid office locations at appropriate times during the bid lifecycle. Why join us? Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Proposals Manager Role The role will require you to be responsible for undertaking a balance of activities during a bid as well as out of bid to enable you to be successful and help Sir Robert McAlpine deliver long-term profitable growth. In Bid: Lead the development of the Quality Statement for bid submissions (PQQ and Tender), by working with subject matter experts across the business and supply chain partners Ensure our value proposition and win themes are embedded within the final bid submission Manage - facilitating as required - answer planning and storyboarding sessions Manage and provide guidance to Bid Writers and response content owners Develop and co-ordinate graphics or visualisation with specialists Produce and edit final written copy for inclusion in bids where appropriate Prepare post-tender client presentations including content, in conjunction with Bid Manager Out of Bid: Engage in the client account development process by working with account leads to understand client key drivers and needs, participate in client account meetings, workshops and industry events Undertake regular site visits, interviews with key people including evidence capture and writing case studies Maintain evidence / case study library for Infrastructure bids, ensuring information contained within is up to date and relevant Lead the development of bid win themes by facilitating workshops and undertaking interviews with key people Develop and maintain our value proposition for target clients Support in bringing our value proposition to life by helping to create a Comms and Engagement Plan Support Infrastructure projects, as required, by producing newsletters, comms outputs or similar Engage and support work winning teams across the company to share best practice, learning from experience and improvement opportunities Your Profile A proven collaborator with the ability to quickly build effective relationships internally and externally A highly effective communicator, both written and verbally A creative thinker, with the ability to develop innovative solutions Demonstrable experience in being part of a bid winning team for projects/frameworks in the public sector Proven ability in creating and producing outstanding contemporary tender/PQQ submission content Proven experience of managing and guiding bid writers/response owners through a tender process Competent in use of MS Office applications Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
May 15, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an experienced Proposals Manager to lead and develop the Quality Statement for complex Infrastructure bids mainly for public sector or highly regulated clients. This is a critical role within our Work Winning team and a unique opportunity for you also to be involved in the strategic pursuit of opportunities and account development of our target Infrastructure clients. Your early involvement in really getting to know and understand our target clients will give you the best chance of personal success by developing best in class qualitative bid responses to support the continued growth of our Infrastructure business. The location of this role is flexible, but there is a requirement for travel to various bid office locations at appropriate times during the bid lifecycle. Why join us? Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history, as a family-owned business that has stayed true to its values. Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Proposals Manager Role The role will require you to be responsible for undertaking a balance of activities during a bid as well as out of bid to enable you to be successful and help Sir Robert McAlpine deliver long-term profitable growth. In Bid: Lead the development of the Quality Statement for bid submissions (PQQ and Tender), by working with subject matter experts across the business and supply chain partners Ensure our value proposition and win themes are embedded within the final bid submission Manage - facilitating as required - answer planning and storyboarding sessions Manage and provide guidance to Bid Writers and response content owners Develop and co-ordinate graphics or visualisation with specialists Produce and edit final written copy for inclusion in bids where appropriate Prepare post-tender client presentations including content, in conjunction with Bid Manager Out of Bid: Engage in the client account development process by working with account leads to understand client key drivers and needs, participate in client account meetings, workshops and industry events Undertake regular site visits, interviews with key people including evidence capture and writing case studies Maintain evidence / case study library for Infrastructure bids, ensuring information contained within is up to date and relevant Lead the development of bid win themes by facilitating workshops and undertaking interviews with key people Develop and maintain our value proposition for target clients Support in bringing our value proposition to life by helping to create a Comms and Engagement Plan Support Infrastructure projects, as required, by producing newsletters, comms outputs or similar Engage and support work winning teams across the company to share best practice, learning from experience and improvement opportunities Your Profile A proven collaborator with the ability to quickly build effective relationships internally and externally A highly effective communicator, both written and verbally A creative thinker, with the ability to develop innovative solutions Demonstrable experience in being part of a bid winning team for projects/frameworks in the public sector Proven ability in creating and producing outstanding contemporary tender/PQQ submission content Proven experience of managing and guiding bid writers/response owners through a tender process Competent in use of MS Office applications Rewards We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.
The Company: Our client is a rapidly growing multinational company. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, they are at the forefront of the fire and electrical services industry. As they continue to expand their geographical footprint, they are always seeking talented individuals who enjoy delivering exceptional solutions. They take pride in having dynamic teams and fostering growth by providing unparalleled opportunities for professional development. The Role: They are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling bids for projects valued at 350k and above. With your creative flair and exceptional writing abilities, you will articulate the companies value proposition, highlighting their expertise and capabilities to win contracts. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the success of the organisation by securing them new business. Package & Benefits: Please see the below package and benefits for the position: Salary Range 45,000 - 55,000 PA Company vehicle Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Generous pension scheme Private healthcare Discounted gym memberships Employee assistance program Paid time off for charitable initiatives This is a full-time, permanent role that offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to strike the perfect balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility. Essential Experience: Proven track record in writing/managing complex bids Expertise in end-to-end bid management Excellent technical writing skills Collaboration with cross-functional teams for information gathering Time management, attention to detail and industry knowledge If this role sounds of interest, please reach out and we can pick up in more detail.
May 15, 2024
Full time
The Company: Our client is a rapidly growing multinational company. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, they are at the forefront of the fire and electrical services industry. As they continue to expand their geographical footprint, they are always seeking talented individuals who enjoy delivering exceptional solutions. They take pride in having dynamic teams and fostering growth by providing unparalleled opportunities for professional development. The Role: They are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling bids for projects valued at 350k and above. With your creative flair and exceptional writing abilities, you will articulate the companies value proposition, highlighting their expertise and capabilities to win contracts. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the success of the organisation by securing them new business. Package & Benefits: Please see the below package and benefits for the position: Salary Range 45,000 - 55,000 PA Company vehicle Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Generous pension scheme Private healthcare Discounted gym memberships Employee assistance program Paid time off for charitable initiatives This is a full-time, permanent role that offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to strike the perfect balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility. Essential Experience: Proven track record in writing/managing complex bids Expertise in end-to-end bid management Excellent technical writing skills Collaboration with cross-functional teams for information gathering Time management, attention to detail and industry knowledge If this role sounds of interest, please reach out and we can pick up in more detail.
Restore Records Management
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Restore Records Management are looking to hire an experienced bids and content writer to join their team. You will be responsible for creating a range of strategic sales materials from the high-value bids to higher frequency tactical proposals for a variety of new and existing customers across the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a modern and progressive company and help steer the direction of their bidding department. The main purpose of this role is to work with the bid team and other internal stakeholders to produce high-quality written content for bids, tenders, proposals, and other supporting materials. This role will also provide the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of internal processes across all business units within Restore. RESPONSIBILITIES Produce bid content based on input from subject matter experts Re-write/edit bid responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, finance, commercial, legal, service delivery and IT Support the sales teams with presentation and proposal content Develop and maintain a library of exemplar answers Manage the administration of the bid function, including the logging and appropriate communication of all inbound opportunities Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Bid and Content Manager against agreed deadlines, escalating issues, as required ABOUT YOU Experience of working on high frequency or large bids A firm understanding of the bidding process Able to work to strict deadlines and timeframes Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proof-reading skills Natural communicator with excellent written English skills Critical thinker who can process advice and adapt it to their work Excellent internal stakeholder management skills Benefits 25 days annual leave Life assurance scheme High street discount programme We store and manage over 22 million items including archive boxes of document files, film and computer tape across a variety of secure storage facilities nationwide. Including cold war Air Force shelters for some of our heritage pieces we store on behalf of the leading museums.Our customers depend on us to manage their historical archives, and our team is proud to support them with their document management needs. From museums to the NHS, from the Ministry of Defence to Legal firms. An Inclusive Approach We are committed to becoming a great place to work, one that is inclusive, safe and where people can reach their true potential. We value the contribution that all our colleagues make and aim to have a company that recognises the diverse, multi-cultural society in which we live. We actively encourage applications from all members of our community, including those from under represented groups. We are happy to consider flexible working options, including part time hours wherever this is practically possible. We're also interested in hearing from individuals with different career experiences, including those that are looking to return to work following a career break.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Restore Records Management are looking to hire an experienced bids and content writer to join their team. You will be responsible for creating a range of strategic sales materials from the high-value bids to higher frequency tactical proposals for a variety of new and existing customers across the UK. This is a great opportunity to join a modern and progressive company and help steer the direction of their bidding department. The main purpose of this role is to work with the bid team and other internal stakeholders to produce high-quality written content for bids, tenders, proposals, and other supporting materials. This role will also provide the opportunity to gain further knowledge and understanding of internal processes across all business units within Restore. RESPONSIBILITIES Produce bid content based on input from subject matter experts Re-write/edit bid responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, finance, commercial, legal, service delivery and IT Support the sales teams with presentation and proposal content Develop and maintain a library of exemplar answers Manage the administration of the bid function, including the logging and appropriate communication of all inbound opportunities Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Bid and Content Manager against agreed deadlines, escalating issues, as required ABOUT YOU Experience of working on high frequency or large bids A firm understanding of the bidding process Able to work to strict deadlines and timeframes Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proof-reading skills Natural communicator with excellent written English skills Critical thinker who can process advice and adapt it to their work Excellent internal stakeholder management skills Benefits 25 days annual leave Life assurance scheme High street discount programme We store and manage over 22 million items including archive boxes of document files, film and computer tape across a variety of secure storage facilities nationwide. Including cold war Air Force shelters for some of our heritage pieces we store on behalf of the leading museums.Our customers depend on us to manage their historical archives, and our team is proud to support them with their document management needs. From museums to the NHS, from the Ministry of Defence to Legal firms. An Inclusive Approach We are committed to becoming a great place to work, one that is inclusive, safe and where people can reach their true potential. We value the contribution that all our colleagues make and aim to have a company that recognises the diverse, multi-cultural society in which we live. We actively encourage applications from all members of our community, including those from under represented groups. We are happy to consider flexible working options, including part time hours wherever this is practically possible. We're also interested in hearing from individuals with different career experiences, including those that are looking to return to work following a career break.
Senior Bid Writer Be Caring, an industry leader in homecare services, has achieved notable recognition for our commitment to excellence and innovation. With prestigious awards such as the Leadership Culture Award from the Business Culture Awards and LaingBuisson Awards for Excellence in Homecare and Excellence in Supported Living in 2023, we've solidified our reputation as an award-winning organisation. We're dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives and communities we serve. Job Title: Senior Bid Writer Location: Yorkshire (with travel between Liverpool and North Tyneside) Salary: £40-50k per annum The Opportunity We are on the search for a skilled Senior Bid Writer, proficient in creating compelling bids and persuasive copy across various platforms. This critical role is for a versatile writer and project manager who can seamlessly shift from detailed tender documents to engaging marketing content, embodying our values and mission in every word. If you have a flair for storytelling, a strategic mindset, and experience in navigating complex bid processes, this role offers a platform to showcase your talents and contribute to our growth. Role Summary As Be Caring's Senior Bid Writer, you will be at the heart of our business development and communication strategies. Your expertise will not only drive the success of our tender submissions but also elevate our brand presence through powerful narratives and impactful messaging. This Senior Bid Writer role demands a combination of forward planning, collaborative teamwork, and creative excellence. Values Alignment Be Kind: Create content that reflects our compassionate approach to care, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Be Proud : Showcase our achievements and values through persuasive and dignified copy, amplifying the voice of an award-winning organisation. Be the Best You Can Be : Continuously seek to elevate our proposals and content, embracing innovation and personal development. Be Happy : Craft messages that convey the satisfaction derived from our services, promoting a positive image to prospective partners and commissioners. Be Safe : Ensure all communications adhere to organisational policies, and standards, maintaining our reputation for trustworthiness. Be Involved : Engage with colleagues across the organisation to gather insights and stories that enrich our bids and content. Key Responsibilities Leadership Work proactively with the central team and local teams, ensuring full engagement and participation in tender opportunities and submission. Work collaboratively with Service Managers and local teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Provide insights as part of our central leadership team. Manage Business Development Opportunities and Tenders Craft compelling bid documents, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational goals. Analyse opportunities, sharing critical information, highlighting risks and opportunities to facilitate informed decision-making on bid participation. Lead the preparation and submission of bids, managing timelines, and ensuring adherence to all milestones from SQ/PQQ to ITT. Content Creation and Management Work with the Communications and Engagement team to develop captivating stories and news items for our website and other communications and marketing channels including social media. Develop engaging and informative content for marketing materials, digital platforms, and social media, reflecting Be Caring s values and achievements. Maintain and enhance bid and marketing assets, including case studies, bid responses, and content libraries, ensuring relevance and accessibility. Awards and Recognition Identify and pursue awards and accreditations, managing submissions to enhance Be Caring's reputation and sector recognition. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to gather compelling stories and evidence for award submissions. Performance Management Conduct thorough post-bid reviews, identifying areas for improvement in both content and process, aiming for continuous enhancement of our bidding strategy. Regularly report on tender outcomes, marketing impact, and content engagement metrics, using insights to inform future strategies. Additional Duties Promote a culture of fairness and respect. Undertake any reasonable duties as specified by senior management to meet business needs. Contribute to the leadership and development of the organisation in line with our mission, vision, and values. Knowledge and Skills Proven experience in bid writing and content creation, ideally within the healthcare or social care sector. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. Strong project management abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Deep understanding of the tendering process and best practices in content marketing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with content management systems. Equal Opportunities Statement Be Caring is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, nationality, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. We reserve the right to close this position earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Senior Bid Writer Be Caring, an industry leader in homecare services, has achieved notable recognition for our commitment to excellence and innovation. With prestigious awards such as the Leadership Culture Award from the Business Culture Awards and LaingBuisson Awards for Excellence in Homecare and Excellence in Supported Living in 2023, we've solidified our reputation as an award-winning organisation. We're dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives and communities we serve. Job Title: Senior Bid Writer Location: Yorkshire (with travel between Liverpool and North Tyneside) Salary: £40-50k per annum The Opportunity We are on the search for a skilled Senior Bid Writer, proficient in creating compelling bids and persuasive copy across various platforms. This critical role is for a versatile writer and project manager who can seamlessly shift from detailed tender documents to engaging marketing content, embodying our values and mission in every word. If you have a flair for storytelling, a strategic mindset, and experience in navigating complex bid processes, this role offers a platform to showcase your talents and contribute to our growth. Role Summary As Be Caring's Senior Bid Writer, you will be at the heart of our business development and communication strategies. Your expertise will not only drive the success of our tender submissions but also elevate our brand presence through powerful narratives and impactful messaging. This Senior Bid Writer role demands a combination of forward planning, collaborative teamwork, and creative excellence. Values Alignment Be Kind: Create content that reflects our compassionate approach to care, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Be Proud : Showcase our achievements and values through persuasive and dignified copy, amplifying the voice of an award-winning organisation. Be the Best You Can Be : Continuously seek to elevate our proposals and content, embracing innovation and personal development. Be Happy : Craft messages that convey the satisfaction derived from our services, promoting a positive image to prospective partners and commissioners. Be Safe : Ensure all communications adhere to organisational policies, and standards, maintaining our reputation for trustworthiness. Be Involved : Engage with colleagues across the organisation to gather insights and stories that enrich our bids and content. Key Responsibilities Leadership Work proactively with the central team and local teams, ensuring full engagement and participation in tender opportunities and submission. Work collaboratively with Service Managers and local teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Provide insights as part of our central leadership team. Manage Business Development Opportunities and Tenders Craft compelling bid documents, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational goals. Analyse opportunities, sharing critical information, highlighting risks and opportunities to facilitate informed decision-making on bid participation. Lead the preparation and submission of bids, managing timelines, and ensuring adherence to all milestones from SQ/PQQ to ITT. Content Creation and Management Work with the Communications and Engagement team to develop captivating stories and news items for our website and other communications and marketing channels including social media. Develop engaging and informative content for marketing materials, digital platforms, and social media, reflecting Be Caring s values and achievements. Maintain and enhance bid and marketing assets, including case studies, bid responses, and content libraries, ensuring relevance and accessibility. Awards and Recognition Identify and pursue awards and accreditations, managing submissions to enhance Be Caring's reputation and sector recognition. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to gather compelling stories and evidence for award submissions. Performance Management Conduct thorough post-bid reviews, identifying areas for improvement in both content and process, aiming for continuous enhancement of our bidding strategy. Regularly report on tender outcomes, marketing impact, and content engagement metrics, using insights to inform future strategies. Additional Duties Promote a culture of fairness and respect. Undertake any reasonable duties as specified by senior management to meet business needs. Contribute to the leadership and development of the organisation in line with our mission, vision, and values. Knowledge and Skills Proven experience in bid writing and content creation, ideally within the healthcare or social care sector. Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. Strong project management abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Deep understanding of the tendering process and best practices in content marketing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with content management systems. Equal Opportunities Statement Be Caring is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, nationality, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from all parts of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. We reserve the right to close this position earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure consideration.
Bid Writer - IT Services Based in Hampshire 45000- 50000 + Benefits Leading IT Services consultancy with over 35 years in the industry is expanding their projects team and are currently looking for a Bid Writer with SC (Security Clearance) and experience within the IT Market. Knowledge of the public sector preferred. Experience summary 5+ years' experience working as a Bid Writer within the Information Technology market. Be security cleared or be eligible. IT Services sector beneficial and knowledge of framework agreements Full Driving License This Bid Writer role would suit someone who is looking to move into management in the next 5 years (or sooner) and demonstrates a pro-active can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and in conjunction with multiple divisions of a business. Benefits Up to 50,000 on the basic Performance bonus Sector training Full corporate benefits package Hybrid working - 2 days remote For more information on the role, please email Nick Lewis with an up-to-date version of your CV Commutable Locations - Farnborough, Fleet, Basingstoke, Camberley, Reading, Bracknell, Winchester, Oxford, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey.
May 13, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer - IT Services Based in Hampshire 45000- 50000 + Benefits Leading IT Services consultancy with over 35 years in the industry is expanding their projects team and are currently looking for a Bid Writer with SC (Security Clearance) and experience within the IT Market. Knowledge of the public sector preferred. Experience summary 5+ years' experience working as a Bid Writer within the Information Technology market. Be security cleared or be eligible. IT Services sector beneficial and knowledge of framework agreements Full Driving License This Bid Writer role would suit someone who is looking to move into management in the next 5 years (or sooner) and demonstrates a pro-active can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and in conjunction with multiple divisions of a business. Benefits Up to 50,000 on the basic Performance bonus Sector training Full corporate benefits package Hybrid working - 2 days remote For more information on the role, please email Nick Lewis with an up-to-date version of your CV Commutable Locations - Farnborough, Fleet, Basingstoke, Camberley, Reading, Bracknell, Winchester, Oxford, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey.
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 or London Studio, however we would also consider 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. Experience writing Bids focussing on Software/Development would be incredibly advantageous for this role 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.
May 13, 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 or London Studio, however we would also consider 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. Experience writing Bids focussing on Software/Development would be incredibly advantageous for this role 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.
Advanced Resource Managers LTD (A.R.M), are now hiring for a Bids Coordinator to join a growing, forward-thinking business, based in 5 offices just outside of Portsmouth on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) An opportunity to join a friendly and hardworking team as Bid Coordinator has arisen. Reporting to the Bid Manager and working as part of the bidding and marketing team, the Bid Coordinator will work across all bidding opportunities received into the business and coordinate and monitor their progress throughout the bidding life-cycle. The role involves building internal relationships across the company. About us: A.R.M are a well-established Recruitment Agency with over 25 years experience specialising in Engineering, IT, Life Sciences & Professional Services. We are trusted to represent leading brands in the industries we work within. We've placed job seekers with over 1,600 employers and over 5,250 hiring managers. Put simply, we find jobs for people. We know that looking for a new job can be a stressful and time-consuming experience, which is why we strive to make it as easy and seamless as possible. About the role: As the Bids Coordinator at Advanced Resource Managers LTD you will be: Coordinate bid management activities, including client research, 'kick-off' and content creation workshops with Subject Matter Experts, bid submission and bid feedback review sessions Work as part of the bid team to draft and finalise bid responses that appeal to the client, positioning us in the best position to win business. Preparation and design of presentations and documents that support Business Development activity Curate responses to ensure a well organised bid library is easily accessible Monitor and report on new business opportunities available across the marketplace with existing and new employer partners Update CRM systems with deal status to maintain pipeline of opportunity, deal value and outcome Support the business to apply project management principles to all bidding activity Attend Business Development and marketing meetings Completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and maintenance of Supplier Portals All activities will be under supervision initially and you will have the opportunity to learn about various computer software packages to support the work carried out. As you gain in experience, you will be given lots of opportunities to develop and take additional responsibility. Experience: This Application is open to either an experienced Bid Writer/ Coordinator or a Graduate looking to gain working experience within Bids. Previous experience of working within a Bid/Business Development Team Experience of providing first class administrative support to a busy function in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrable outstanding literacy skills including exemplary grammar and spelling. Organised approach towards work Ability to gather information from multiple sources and quickly analyse and interpret data and content. Excellent standard of numeracy Not essential but advantageous will be good technical knowledge of Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint and Photoshop About you: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills Organised with ability to maintain comprehensive and well organised records Ability to proof and critically analyse written responses, working with the bid team to improve and enhance responses IT literate Exemplary attention to detail. For more information please speak to a member of the Internal Recruitment team. Disclaimer: This is an internal vacancy being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers Limited ("ARM"). ARM acts as an employment business for temporary contractor recruitment and an employment agency for permanent recruitment. We will never send your CV without your permission.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Advanced Resource Managers LTD (A.R.M), are now hiring for a Bids Coordinator to join a growing, forward-thinking business, based in 5 offices just outside of Portsmouth on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) An opportunity to join a friendly and hardworking team as Bid Coordinator has arisen. Reporting to the Bid Manager and working as part of the bidding and marketing team, the Bid Coordinator will work across all bidding opportunities received into the business and coordinate and monitor their progress throughout the bidding life-cycle. The role involves building internal relationships across the company. About us: A.R.M are a well-established Recruitment Agency with over 25 years experience specialising in Engineering, IT, Life Sciences & Professional Services. We are trusted to represent leading brands in the industries we work within. We've placed job seekers with over 1,600 employers and over 5,250 hiring managers. Put simply, we find jobs for people. We know that looking for a new job can be a stressful and time-consuming experience, which is why we strive to make it as easy and seamless as possible. About the role: As the Bids Coordinator at Advanced Resource Managers LTD you will be: Coordinate bid management activities, including client research, 'kick-off' and content creation workshops with Subject Matter Experts, bid submission and bid feedback review sessions Work as part of the bid team to draft and finalise bid responses that appeal to the client, positioning us in the best position to win business. Preparation and design of presentations and documents that support Business Development activity Curate responses to ensure a well organised bid library is easily accessible Monitor and report on new business opportunities available across the marketplace with existing and new employer partners Update CRM systems with deal status to maintain pipeline of opportunity, deal value and outcome Support the business to apply project management principles to all bidding activity Attend Business Development and marketing meetings Completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and maintenance of Supplier Portals All activities will be under supervision initially and you will have the opportunity to learn about various computer software packages to support the work carried out. As you gain in experience, you will be given lots of opportunities to develop and take additional responsibility. Experience: This Application is open to either an experienced Bid Writer/ Coordinator or a Graduate looking to gain working experience within Bids. Previous experience of working within a Bid/Business Development Team Experience of providing first class administrative support to a busy function in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrable outstanding literacy skills including exemplary grammar and spelling. Organised approach towards work Ability to gather information from multiple sources and quickly analyse and interpret data and content. Excellent standard of numeracy Not essential but advantageous will be good technical knowledge of Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint and Photoshop About you: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills Organised with ability to maintain comprehensive and well organised records Ability to proof and critically analyse written responses, working with the bid team to improve and enhance responses IT literate Exemplary attention to detail. For more information please speak to a member of the Internal Recruitment team. Disclaimer: This is an internal vacancy being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers Limited ("ARM"). ARM acts as an employment business for temporary contractor recruitment and an employment agency for permanent recruitment. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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 click apply for full job details
May 09, 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 click apply for full job details
Bid Writer - Construction Greater London £40k-£60k DOE Pension Private Healthcare 26 Days holiday Company Specialising in regeneration, construction and refurbishment within the Public Sector and to other commercial clients. A top tier social housing contractor working to the Decent Homes Standard, improving and modernising major housing stock around London and further afield. Alongside these core activities they are leaders in Partnering, Design and Construction and M&E Services Installations. They have numerous prestigious awards to their name and their ethos is about respect and building better homes for the future. They have an excellent track record of success and enjoy considerable repeat business with many of their clients. Bid Writer Client focussed and personally driven, you will have the ability to grow with the company and further develop excellent client relationships. Based in their head office with some flexibility oif hybrid working (1/2 days per week) you will report into the Pre-construction Director and work within a close knit and experienced team. You will need: Exceptional experience in the preparation of complex bids and the presentation of bids Knowledge and experience of working in partnering arrangements and preparing bids tailored to specific client needs Responsible for the content, familiarity with all company procedures Set up bid preparation procedures with Managers, review for quality, accuracy, and submission. Maintain the excellent strike rate (very successful to date) Review and obtain feedback Maintain companies ISO obligations Minimum 3 years relevant experience in construction bid preparation Computer literate Good ambassador, polished client facing skills Stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge within a contractor that offers fresh new challenges and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. 289 Group Ltd (formally MSB Recruitment Ltd) is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Bid Manager / Business Development Manager / Bid Writer / Business Development / BDM
May 09, 2024
Full time
Bid Writer - Construction Greater London £40k-£60k DOE Pension Private Healthcare 26 Days holiday Company Specialising in regeneration, construction and refurbishment within the Public Sector and to other commercial clients. A top tier social housing contractor working to the Decent Homes Standard, improving and modernising major housing stock around London and further afield. Alongside these core activities they are leaders in Partnering, Design and Construction and M&E Services Installations. They have numerous prestigious awards to their name and their ethos is about respect and building better homes for the future. They have an excellent track record of success and enjoy considerable repeat business with many of their clients. Bid Writer Client focussed and personally driven, you will have the ability to grow with the company and further develop excellent client relationships. Based in their head office with some flexibility oif hybrid working (1/2 days per week) you will report into the Pre-construction Director and work within a close knit and experienced team. You will need: Exceptional experience in the preparation of complex bids and the presentation of bids Knowledge and experience of working in partnering arrangements and preparing bids tailored to specific client needs Responsible for the content, familiarity with all company procedures Set up bid preparation procedures with Managers, review for quality, accuracy, and submission. Maintain the excellent strike rate (very successful to date) Review and obtain feedback Maintain companies ISO obligations Minimum 3 years relevant experience in construction bid preparation Computer literate Good ambassador, polished client facing skills Stable work history This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge within a contractor that offers fresh new challenges and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. 289 Group Ltd (formally MSB Recruitment Ltd) is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Bid Manager / Business Development Manager / Bid Writer / Business Development / BDM
Senior Bid Writer Teir One Contractor up to £65,000 Birmingham Are you a talented Bid Writer ready to take on new challenges and be part of a winning team? Look no further! Time to join our highly successful work-winning team. About Us: With a solid track record of winning major rail bids, the business is now gearing up to break into new markets including highways, energy, and utilities. As part of their growth strategy, they need a skilled Bid Writer to help achieve some very ambitious goals. The Role: As a Bid Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in every aspect of the bidding process. From crafting compelling win strategies to producing market-leading submissions, you'll be at the forefront of bid efforts. In addition to bidding responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to develop a case study library and support the growth of bidding capabilities across our organisation. What You'll Do: Produce professionally written EOI, PQQ, and ITT responses that consistently win work. Lead responses from storyboarding through to final submission. Drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the bid process. Develop case studies, collateral, CVs, and evidence to support long-term positioning. Lead and develop bid writing competency across the organization. Support the development of win strategies and capture plans. Requirements: Proven experience as a bid writer, ideally for a tier one contractor. Knowledge of the civils and/or rail industry would be beneficial but not essential. Track record in working on and winning complex, high-value bids. Self-motivated, used to working under pressure and to strict deadlines. Forensic attention to detail. Advanced experience of using Microsoft Word. APMP member desirable. Why Join? Award-winning training and development opportunities. Competitive salary and pension. Health cash plan and wellbeing support. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working. Two paid volunteering days each year. A culture built on values of being grounded, hardworking, proud, family-oriented, trusted, and hungry for success. If you're ready to make your mark as a Bid Writer and be part of this exciting journey, apply now! Send a copy of your CV to Connor at (url removed) or apply with the on screen button! Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
May 09, 2024
Full time
Senior Bid Writer Teir One Contractor up to £65,000 Birmingham Are you a talented Bid Writer ready to take on new challenges and be part of a winning team? Look no further! Time to join our highly successful work-winning team. About Us: With a solid track record of winning major rail bids, the business is now gearing up to break into new markets including highways, energy, and utilities. As part of their growth strategy, they need a skilled Bid Writer to help achieve some very ambitious goals. The Role: As a Bid Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in every aspect of the bidding process. From crafting compelling win strategies to producing market-leading submissions, you'll be at the forefront of bid efforts. In addition to bidding responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to develop a case study library and support the growth of bidding capabilities across our organisation. What You'll Do: Produce professionally written EOI, PQQ, and ITT responses that consistently win work. Lead responses from storyboarding through to final submission. Drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the bid process. Develop case studies, collateral, CVs, and evidence to support long-term positioning. Lead and develop bid writing competency across the organization. Support the development of win strategies and capture plans. Requirements: Proven experience as a bid writer, ideally for a tier one contractor. Knowledge of the civils and/or rail industry would be beneficial but not essential. Track record in working on and winning complex, high-value bids. Self-motivated, used to working under pressure and to strict deadlines. Forensic attention to detail. Advanced experience of using Microsoft Word. APMP member desirable. Why Join? Award-winning training and development opportunities. Competitive salary and pension. Health cash plan and wellbeing support. Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working. Two paid volunteering days each year. A culture built on values of being grounded, hardworking, proud, family-oriented, trusted, and hungry for success. If you're ready to make your mark as a Bid Writer and be part of this exciting journey, apply now! Send a copy of your CV to Connor at (url removed) or apply with the on screen button! Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Job Title: Proposal Manager Industry: Maintenance Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 48,000 per year Working Pattern: Full Time/ Hybrid Are you an experienced proposal writer looking for an exciting opportunity in the maintenance industry? Our client, a leading organisation in the field, is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a proposal manager. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and managing tender proposals, ensuring each one is presented to the highest standard and meets client requirements. Responsibilities: Own the enquiry pipeline and tender diary, ensuring key return dates and times are checked and managed effectively. Take charge of tender portal management and submit high-quality tender submissions. Engage with internal staff to understand business processes and use this knowledge to support proposal write-ups. Gain and maintain operational knowledge of our client's systems and processes, allowing you to confidently answer client questions. Manage proposal timelines and coordinate proposal sign-off to ensure timely delivery. Maintain and update a content management system for proposal documentation, keeping everything organised and accessible. Take on the role of line manager for a proposal coordinator admin position. Create and manage a client database, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Support the operational management team with accreditation renewals. Deliver accreditation and insurance renewals to existing customers through customer portals and tender submissions. Follow up on tender bids and regularly update the pipeline with the status of each bid. Review tender feedback and update bid documentation accordingly. Manage the production and maintenance of internal case studies for installation and maintenance contractors. Organise customer references to support tender submissions. Qualifications: Experience managing the proposal lifecycle from expression of interest to post tender document presentation. Ability to develop and write engaging content that effectively communicates our client's strengths. Industry-specific experience would be an advantage. Proven ability to deliver compliant and professionally produced proposals within agreed timeframes. Strong coordination and editing skills to compile input from various sources. Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines consistently. Exceptional written English language skills with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Word and the broader MS Office suite. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for proposal writing, then our client wants to hear from you. In return, you will be joining a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for personal growth. Apply now to take the next step in your career! Office Angels is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Proposal Manager Industry: Maintenance Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 48,000 per year Working Pattern: Full Time/ Hybrid Are you an experienced proposal writer looking for an exciting opportunity in the maintenance industry? Our client, a leading organisation in the field, is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a proposal manager. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and managing tender proposals, ensuring each one is presented to the highest standard and meets client requirements. Responsibilities: Own the enquiry pipeline and tender diary, ensuring key return dates and times are checked and managed effectively. Take charge of tender portal management and submit high-quality tender submissions. Engage with internal staff to understand business processes and use this knowledge to support proposal write-ups. Gain and maintain operational knowledge of our client's systems and processes, allowing you to confidently answer client questions. Manage proposal timelines and coordinate proposal sign-off to ensure timely delivery. Maintain and update a content management system for proposal documentation, keeping everything organised and accessible. Take on the role of line manager for a proposal coordinator admin position. Create and manage a client database, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date. Support the operational management team with accreditation renewals. Deliver accreditation and insurance renewals to existing customers through customer portals and tender submissions. Follow up on tender bids and regularly update the pipeline with the status of each bid. Review tender feedback and update bid documentation accordingly. Manage the production and maintenance of internal case studies for installation and maintenance contractors. Organise customer references to support tender submissions. Qualifications: Experience managing the proposal lifecycle from expression of interest to post tender document presentation. Ability to develop and write engaging content that effectively communicates our client's strengths. Industry-specific experience would be an advantage. Proven ability to deliver compliant and professionally produced proposals within agreed timeframes. Strong coordination and editing skills to compile input from various sources. Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines consistently. Exceptional written English language skills with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Word and the broader MS Office suite. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a passion for proposal writing, then our client wants to hear from you. In return, you will be joining a dynamic team that values innovation and offers opportunities for personal growth. Apply now to take the next step in your career! Office Angels is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
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 or London Studio, however we would also consider 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. Experience writing Bids focussing on Software/Development would be incredibly advantageous for this role 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.
May 08, 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 or London Studio, however we would also consider 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. Experience writing Bids focussing on Software/Development would be incredibly advantageous for this role 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 40 Hours as required Rate £30,000 to £33,000 per annum 25 days holiday Office location (Leeds) Responsible to: Sales Director/BDD The Bid Writer role is extremely important to the overall success of the team - encompassing tender specific activities to ensure we maximise success. The role is primarily focused on supporting BaxterStorey new business and client retention activities, working to understand the most interesting and unique elements of our business and how these relate to specific client objectives. Key Responsibilities The role is primarily office/home based to support the team in creating proposals and tender submissions for both formal re-tender activity. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to visit locations to gather specific information or greater understanding of the project. Specific activities to include: Completion of Tender Action Plan upon sight of project in conjunction with Business Development and Operations as appropriate Create high quality PQQ submissions To manage timeframes for information gathering from our teams, responses and submissions Liaise with Operations to gather all relevant and specific information to submit a wining tender (this might include specific photography, client references, key statistics etc) Attend company innovation and development sessions to gather information and new ideas for inclusion in future projects Create tender responses that meet specific client objectives and protect brand BaxterStorey Sense check to ensure bids contain the latest and best information Liaison with internal and external design and print companies as appropriate for marketing visuals, folder designs and servery/kitchen visuals as required Liaise with proof readers to ensure all documents are properly checked Any other duties as required to support the team Support the one team approach by working collaboratively across regions as required Personal Development The role is designed to be a first step into the Sales Team, with a focus on development to the Key Account Manager role, which will encompass more client facing activities and a wider exposure to the sales process. Remuneration In addition to the base salary, healthcare, holiday, pension and life assurance, the following package applies: Specific bonus for successful tenders paid once contract is signed as per commission policy We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you're from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at Ready to join us? Apply today!
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Bid Writer 40 Hours as required Rate £30,000 to £33,000 per annum 25 days holiday Office location (Leeds) Responsible to: Sales Director/BDD The Bid Writer role is extremely important to the overall success of the team - encompassing tender specific activities to ensure we maximise success. The role is primarily focused on supporting BaxterStorey new business and client retention activities, working to understand the most interesting and unique elements of our business and how these relate to specific client objectives. Key Responsibilities The role is primarily office/home based to support the team in creating proposals and tender submissions for both formal re-tender activity. In exceptional circumstances you may be required to visit locations to gather specific information or greater understanding of the project. Specific activities to include: Completion of Tender Action Plan upon sight of project in conjunction with Business Development and Operations as appropriate Create high quality PQQ submissions To manage timeframes for information gathering from our teams, responses and submissions Liaise with Operations to gather all relevant and specific information to submit a wining tender (this might include specific photography, client references, key statistics etc) Attend company innovation and development sessions to gather information and new ideas for inclusion in future projects Create tender responses that meet specific client objectives and protect brand BaxterStorey Sense check to ensure bids contain the latest and best information Liaison with internal and external design and print companies as appropriate for marketing visuals, folder designs and servery/kitchen visuals as required Liaise with proof readers to ensure all documents are properly checked Any other duties as required to support the team Support the one team approach by working collaboratively across regions as required Personal Development The role is designed to be a first step into the Sales Team, with a focus on development to the Key Account Manager role, which will encompass more client facing activities and a wider exposure to the sales process. Remuneration In addition to the base salary, healthcare, holiday, pension and life assurance, the following package applies: Specific bonus for successful tenders paid once contract is signed as per commission policy We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. To be who you are without judgement, no matter who you are or where you're from. Where individuality is a strength and you can be proud to be you. Find out more about us at Ready to join us? Apply today!
You'll be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people and community. Our Public Sector Business Unit is growing strongly, and we are looking for experienced pre-sales solution architects to join the team. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are capable of working at pace: rapidly getting up to speed with new requirements and shaping compelling, innovative and differentiated solutions for our customers. You will ideally have a background in the Public Sector, and have successfully led solution aspects of bid responses, presentations and customer discussions. You will be a strong communicator, capable of generating written material of extremely high quality and presenting confidently. You will be comfortable with a wide range of technologies and solution types with a perspective that is broad rather than deep in any specific area. You will have a strong commercial understanding and be able to balance financial and budgetary constraints with customer aspirations. You will be used to working a fast-changing environment, forming new teams quickly, bringing organisation and structure where there is ambiguity and building strong working relationships. You will be responsible for leading the pre-sales activity; typically as part of a formal procurement (e.g. RFx) or in support of a proactive campaign. You will be pivotal to the response, responsible for delivering an integrated solution and a coordinated delivery plan across all technology domains and business practices. You will be authoring your own content, as well as orchestrating and aligning content from across the business. Your primary objectives will be to; Quickly distil customer needs or goals into a simple vision and story board that can act as a central pivot for the pre-sales team Author creative and persuasive pre-sales content Lead solution aspects of client pitches and negotiations Collate, orchestrate, and refine content to create a cohesive solution and delivery model Use your experience to influence and challenge the solutions we present Promote and develop pre-sales governance and best practices Build and leverage a wide senior-level network to navigate the global delivery organisation Develop capability; building momentum across the organisation to create a virtual team of creative content-writers, with great communication skills and strong commercial awareness Optimise knowledge; creating quality content that can be reused, building continual improvement into our knowledge estate and pre-sales assets To take advantage of this opportunity you will need to be a highly structured individual with solid technical background and the ability to lead people and orchestrate multiple points of view. Experience in both delivery and operational roles would be beneficial. You must be comfortable operating with high levels of ambiguity, you must have the ability to bring clarity and build confidence in our understanding of each opportunity Your experience will enable you to tap into your innate knowledge to rapidly qualify opportunities and provide a view on complexity, opportunity size and risk You must be able to unravel business ideas and get to the root of real business value to help our technical architects and business consultants create solutions that will excite our clients Working with a global network of inspiring technologists, you must be able to harness talent from across the NTT Data family to generate solution collateral Whilst working alongside technology and business experts, you must be familiar working with reference architectures and high-level technology patterns & designs The role will demand you to be a strong influencer, having the ability to build good working relationships with delivery partners at all levels within the organisation You must be a great visual storyteller, able to bring solutions to life to help our customers understand and embrace the value of change & technology Education and Experience Senior technical delivery experience on complex, at least some of which has been within the UK Public Sector Sales or pre-sales experience, either in a direct presale / sales role or as part of meeting management responsibilities The ability to build effective teams, recognising people's strengths and weaknesses and establishing the right environment for growth Excellent knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle and in delivery of software products Experience with agile development methods & tooling e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework, GDS Service Standard, Jira & Confluence Understanding of architectural concepts, across application, cloud infrastructure, data, and integration Experience in managed services or operational environments (such as defining service architectures) would also be advantageous Our UK professional community that provides individuals access to mentoring, subject matter expertise, support and training, to help each other grow and reach their career goals. We are looking for individuals who also share and embody our core values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight, and that lead by example. To support your hard work and dedication, we will offer you the following: The opportunity, as we grow, to move between our expanding industry portfolios across Telco Media, Public Sector, Insurance, Manufacturing & Automotive and Banking, etc. An online training platform with 3,000+ courses, accessible at any time, to help you sharpen your PM skills and to further your knowledge across a wide range of related disciplines A vibrant community of 120+ project and programme management professionals, to learn and share knowledge and best practice experiences ...And much, much more!
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
You'll be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people and community. Our Public Sector Business Unit is growing strongly, and we are looking for experienced pre-sales solution architects to join the team. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are capable of working at pace: rapidly getting up to speed with new requirements and shaping compelling, innovative and differentiated solutions for our customers. You will ideally have a background in the Public Sector, and have successfully led solution aspects of bid responses, presentations and customer discussions. You will be a strong communicator, capable of generating written material of extremely high quality and presenting confidently. You will be comfortable with a wide range of technologies and solution types with a perspective that is broad rather than deep in any specific area. You will have a strong commercial understanding and be able to balance financial and budgetary constraints with customer aspirations. You will be used to working a fast-changing environment, forming new teams quickly, bringing organisation and structure where there is ambiguity and building strong working relationships. You will be responsible for leading the pre-sales activity; typically as part of a formal procurement (e.g. RFx) or in support of a proactive campaign. You will be pivotal to the response, responsible for delivering an integrated solution and a coordinated delivery plan across all technology domains and business practices. You will be authoring your own content, as well as orchestrating and aligning content from across the business. Your primary objectives will be to; Quickly distil customer needs or goals into a simple vision and story board that can act as a central pivot for the pre-sales team Author creative and persuasive pre-sales content Lead solution aspects of client pitches and negotiations Collate, orchestrate, and refine content to create a cohesive solution and delivery model Use your experience to influence and challenge the solutions we present Promote and develop pre-sales governance and best practices Build and leverage a wide senior-level network to navigate the global delivery organisation Develop capability; building momentum across the organisation to create a virtual team of creative content-writers, with great communication skills and strong commercial awareness Optimise knowledge; creating quality content that can be reused, building continual improvement into our knowledge estate and pre-sales assets To take advantage of this opportunity you will need to be a highly structured individual with solid technical background and the ability to lead people and orchestrate multiple points of view. Experience in both delivery and operational roles would be beneficial. You must be comfortable operating with high levels of ambiguity, you must have the ability to bring clarity and build confidence in our understanding of each opportunity Your experience will enable you to tap into your innate knowledge to rapidly qualify opportunities and provide a view on complexity, opportunity size and risk You must be able to unravel business ideas and get to the root of real business value to help our technical architects and business consultants create solutions that will excite our clients Working with a global network of inspiring technologists, you must be able to harness talent from across the NTT Data family to generate solution collateral Whilst working alongside technology and business experts, you must be familiar working with reference architectures and high-level technology patterns & designs The role will demand you to be a strong influencer, having the ability to build good working relationships with delivery partners at all levels within the organisation You must be a great visual storyteller, able to bring solutions to life to help our customers understand and embrace the value of change & technology Education and Experience Senior technical delivery experience on complex, at least some of which has been within the UK Public Sector Sales or pre-sales experience, either in a direct presale / sales role or as part of meeting management responsibilities The ability to build effective teams, recognising people's strengths and weaknesses and establishing the right environment for growth Excellent knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle and in delivery of software products Experience with agile development methods & tooling e.g. Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework, GDS Service Standard, Jira & Confluence Understanding of architectural concepts, across application, cloud infrastructure, data, and integration Experience in managed services or operational environments (such as defining service architectures) would also be advantageous Our UK professional community that provides individuals access to mentoring, subject matter expertise, support and training, to help each other grow and reach their career goals. We are looking for individuals who also share and embody our core values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight, and that lead by example. To support your hard work and dedication, we will offer you the following: The opportunity, as we grow, to move between our expanding industry portfolios across Telco Media, Public Sector, Insurance, Manufacturing & Automotive and Banking, etc. An online training platform with 3,000+ courses, accessible at any time, to help you sharpen your PM skills and to further your knowledge across a wide range of related disciplines A vibrant community of 120+ project and programme management professionals, to learn and share knowledge and best practice experiences ...And much, much more!
Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990 s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission Producing case studies for completed projects Maintaining an answer library and suite of information Maintaining the CRM database Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: Experience in bid writing or other writing roles Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
Bid Writer/Assistant Kent £Comp. DOE Company A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990 s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within. Bid Writer/Assistant A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team. The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts. The main responsibilities are assisting with: Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission Producing case studies for completed projects Maintaining an answer library and suite of information Maintaining the CRM database Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website) Essential Skill Requirements: Experience in bid writing or other writing roles Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards. Please forward a current CV in the first instance. MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK. Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Description Methods is recruiting for an experienced Bid Writer to join our growing business on a permanent basis . This role can be based at any of our Methods Offices. Please note occasional travel to our London office may be required...... click apply for full job details
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
Description Methods is recruiting for an experienced Bid Writer to join our growing business on a permanent basis . This role can be based at any of our Methods Offices. Please note occasional travel to our London office may be required...... click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced Bid Writer, keen to join a global, multi-billion-pound dollar industry looking for a new challenge? My client is a global, billion-dollar company, specialising in fire safety systems, looking for a Bid writer to join their team, keen to come in with a tenacious "can-do" attitude leading tender bids from inception to completion securing multi-million-pound contracts. My client is dedicated in offering a company culture that promotes work life balance, offering flexible working, with 2/3 days office-based work. In this Bid writer role, you will be responsible for: -Responses for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) -Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process. -Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts -Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this Bid Writer role will have the following: -Experience in Bid/Proposal writing -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proven track record of developing successful proposals. -Strong Stakeholder Management This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company as a Bid Writer. If you have any specific questions about this Bid Writer vacancy, please call Sophie on . To apply email:
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Bid Writer, keen to join a global, multi-billion-pound dollar industry looking for a new challenge? My client is a global, billion-dollar company, specialising in fire safety systems, looking for a Bid writer to join their team, keen to come in with a tenacious "can-do" attitude leading tender bids from inception to completion securing multi-million-pound contracts. My client is dedicated in offering a company culture that promotes work life balance, offering flexible working, with 2/3 days office-based work. In this Bid writer role, you will be responsible for: -Responses for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) -Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process. -Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts -Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this Bid Writer role will have the following: -Experience in Bid/Proposal writing -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proven track record of developing successful proposals. -Strong Stakeholder Management This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company as a Bid Writer. If you have any specific questions about this Bid Writer vacancy, please call Sophie on . To apply email:
Are you an experienced Bid Writer, keen to join a global, multi-billion-pound dollar industry looking for a new challenge? My client is a global, billion-dollar company, specialising in fire safety systems, looking for a Bid writer to join their team, keen to come in with a tenacious "can-do" attitude leading tender bids from inception to completion securing multi-million-pound contracts. My client is dedicated in offering a company culture that promotes work life balance, offering flexible working, with 2/3 days office-based work. In this Bid writer role, you will be responsible for: -Responses for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) -Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process. -Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts -Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this Bid Writer role will have the following: -Experience in Bid/Proposal writing -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proven track record of developing successful proposals. -Strong Stakeholder Management This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company as a Bid Writer. If you have any specific questions about this Bid Writer vacancy, please call Sophie on . To apply email:
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Are you an experienced Bid Writer, keen to join a global, multi-billion-pound dollar industry looking for a new challenge? My client is a global, billion-dollar company, specialising in fire safety systems, looking for a Bid writer to join their team, keen to come in with a tenacious "can-do" attitude leading tender bids from inception to completion securing multi-million-pound contracts. My client is dedicated in offering a company culture that promotes work life balance, offering flexible working, with 2/3 days office-based work. In this Bid writer role, you will be responsible for: -Responses for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) -Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process. -Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts -Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this Bid Writer role will have the following: -Experience in Bid/Proposal writing -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Proven track record of developing successful proposals. -Strong Stakeholder Management This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company as a Bid Writer. If you have any specific questions about this Bid Writer vacancy, please call Sophie on . To apply email: