BID WRITER
The Opportunity
We are an international cleaning, security and soft services business with a growing EMEA team working across 21 countries. The Bid Writer will take overall responsibility for the coordination, writing and distribution of bids across EMEA under the direction of the Tier 2 (Business through a 3rd party) Key Account Director and with the support of the Key Account Bid Coordinator.
The Package
- £40k - £45k basic
- Hybrid Role with 1-2 days per week in Shadwell, London
- 35 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Flexible hours
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Rewards and Discount Scheme
- Personal Development Portal
The Role of the Bid Writer
- Support the team remotely across EMEA by assisting with management of procurement portals, analysis of tenders and deadlines.
- Support the Key Account Management team, working closely with the Key Account Bid Coordinator to ensure all accurate information is sent out to EMEA Colleagues.
- Produce written responses for PQQs and tenders as required including references, case studies and associated documents, coordinating with bid Teams across 21+ Countries in EMEA.
- Organising, coordinating tender "kick off" meetings.
- Ensure ownership of all bids/tender's questions ensuring all questions are answered by liaising with Country Bid Teams and Client Sourcing Teams and signing off on final content.
- To proof-read and appraise tender/proposal submissions, to add and edit information as necessary, to structure an effective, uniform response/presentation. Ensure each tender/proposal is precisely produced, based on the instruction from the Key Account Manager/Director.
- Managing the various calendars for upcoming bids, bid submission dates, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Be Gate keeper/first line on all bids and ensure all information is distributed correctly and appropriately.
- Receive and deal with enquiries from the Client Sourcing Team, as well as internal Colleagues across EMEA concerning tenders/proposals, both current and historically.
- Proactive and reactive communication with clients and internal key stakeholders relating to all bids.
- Own the Bid Process by reviewing submitted bids and providing formal feedback to internal Colleagues across EMEA.
The Person
Essential
- Bid/Tender coordination and writing experience
- Intermediate ability with Microsoft packages particularly PPT and excel
- Excellence in written English/native speaker
- Attention to detail is an important prerequisite for this role.
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to work autonomously / using own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of multimedia applications and use
- Creativity
- Additional languages always a bonus!
Why Work for Us
- Ethical Business, always looking to reduce our environmental impact and our use of the planet's resources.
- Equal Opportunities Employer who promotes diversity.
- Innovative Approach to the Employee Journey
- A defined purpose-driven set of values helps our employees understand what we stand for and fosters the shared sense of responsibility and family-feel to our business