Senior Bid Writer

Waltham Abbey
10 months ago
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Senior Bid Writer - £70,000 - £75,000
Are you a seasoned bid professional with a proven track record of securing high-value opportunities? Do you excel in crafting compelling, strategic, and persuasive content that drives business success? If so, we invite you to join our client as our new Senior Bid Writer.
our client they don't just just build homes; we create vibrant communities. As a Senior Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in securing new business by developing standout bid submissions that reflect our vision, values, and expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in shaping winning proposals and making a tangible impact on our growth.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Bid Writer, you will be at the forefront of our business development efforts, leading the creation of high-quality, compelling, and strategically aligned bid responses. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure our submissions showcase our client as the partner of choice. From managing bid strategies to enhancing content libraries, your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining our industry-leading success rate.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing Winning Submissions:

Lead the creation of high-impact bid responses, demonstrating Hill's expertise, achievements, and added value.
Ensure responses align with client requirements, presenting persuasive and well-structured narratives.
Maintain and enhance bid libraries, including case studies, CVs, and key content for future use.
Support the team in preparing for post-tender interviews, ensuring consistency and clarity in messaging.

Quality, Compliance & Strategic Alignment:

Collaborate with pre-construction and regional teams to ensure bid responses align with Hill's Health & Safety policies, performance standards, and corporate values.
Conduct in-depth research to tailor submissions to client needs, ensuring a competitive edge.
Drive continuous improvement in bid quality by refining existing content and integrating best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including business development, marketing, and technical teams, to ensure seamless bid coordination.
Liaise with the Marketing Coordinator to integrate impactful visuals, enhancing the overall quality of submissions.
Act as a key ambassador for our client, ensuring bid responses consistently position us as an industry leader.

Financial Accuracy & Commercial Awareness:

Ensure all financial aspects of bids are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with our client business strategy.
Provide strategic input on bid pricing narratives, ensuring a strong commercial proposition.

Fostering a Collaborative Bid Culture:

Promote a culture of excellence in bid writing, mentoring junior writers and supporting knowledge sharing.
Drive engagement with internal stakeholders to streamline bid processes and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.

What Success Looks Like:

90%+ success rate on SQs, Sifting Briefs, and EOIs.
Consistently high quality scores (75%+) on written bid responses.
Flawless bid management, ensuring all deadlines are met and submissions are of the highest standard.

What We're Looking For:

Extensive experience in bid writing, ideally within residential, affordable housing, or construction sectors.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling content.
Strong organisational and time management abilities, adept at handling multiple submissions simultaneously.
A strategic mindset with a keen understanding of client drivers and market positioning.
A proactive and collaborative approach, with experience working cross-functionally to deliver winning bids.

What We Offer:

The opportunity to lead bid strategies for high-profile, transformative projects.
A dynamic and supportive team environment, committed to professional growth and development.
A workplace culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Our client is a proud Disability Confident employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any additional support during the application or interview process, or if you would like the job description in an alternative format, please contact MMP Consultancy

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