Bid Writer (Facilities Managment Sector)

Full Job Description

Thornton & Lowe are recruiting for an experienced Bid Writer for a client in the Facilities Management sector.

JOB TITLE: Bid Writer

REPORTS TO: Group Bid Manager

SALARY: £35-41.5, dependant on experience

JOB PURPOSE: Facilities Management Sector

Working within the bid team & taking a leading role in the preparation of pre-qualification and tender proposals through to their submission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the tender process fully.

• Defining win strategy with the business.

• Maintain and develop an up-to-date tender information library.

• Complete responses to Pre-qualification, Tender, Approved List and RFI (Request for Information) tender documents from prospective customers.

• Proof read responses for accuracy.

• Maintain an active log of all tender opportunities and the response progress.

• Update CRM Sales system to reflect progress/completion.

• Build working relationship with sales teams across the business and collate information for use in bids.

KPIs

• Ensure all tender responses are complete and accurate, in the format requested and all questions have been answered fully and to client specifications.

• Achieve submission deadlines for responses.

• Keep tender information library up-to-date.

• Maintain tender log with progress/completion.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in Bid Writing (minimum 2 years)

• Must have experience in a business to business or Public-Sector environment.

• Must have very strong interpersonal skills, at all levels of management.

• Must have excellent experience of writing business context and advanced written communication skills.

• Ability to interpret tender request information and design the appropriate response.

• Accurate proof reading.

• Must have Excellent all-round IT skills.

• Organised with good time management skills.

• Thorough with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.