Senior Bid Writer

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RME Consultants are working with an exciting business to find a Senior Bid Writer to join their team in South Oxford!

Role: Senior Bid Writer

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Working Hours: Full Time (12 month contract), potential for the contract to go perm after 12 months.

Location: South Oxford. You would be required into the office a minimum of 1 x day per month.

Main Duties for the Senior Bid Writer:

  • Bid Development: Manage the end-to-end bid writing process, ensuring the submission of high-quality, persuasive, and tailored proposals that meet client requirements.

  • Content Creation: Craft and edit clear, engaging, and winning content for bids, including executive summaries, case studies, and technical narratives.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and subject matter experts, to gather information and align bid content with client needs and company objectives.

  • Process Improvement: Continuously enhance bid writing processes, templates, and tools to ensure efficiency and consistency across submissions.

  • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless bid process.

  • Mentorship: Support and guide less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

    Experience requirement for the Senior Bid Writer:

  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in bid writing, with a proven track record of creating successful bids in a competitive environment.

  • Writing Skills: Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to different audiences and industries.

  • Attention to Detail: Strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure all submissions are of the highest quality.

  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

  • Teamwork: Collaborative mindset, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

    Please note as part of the interview process for our client there will also be a writing assessment featured if your application it taken further.

    For more information please contact Lauren on (phone number removed).

    Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.

    If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit the website for other opportunities.

    Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job

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