Bid Writer Full Time

Bid Writer

Salary range: £46,000 to £69,000 per annum

Working as part of a respected consulting organisation, the Bid Writer will have both an internal and external-facing role, working within the Strategic Pursuits team to develop FNC bids and proposals, Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Invitations to Tender and other forms of tender documentation, as well as working with partner organisations and consortia members to develop written content for inclusion in joint/collective bids and proposal activities.

• Managing the development of storyboards and Response plans
• Contributing to the development of compliant and compelling proposals
• Ensuring proposals are accurate, complete and represent the company’s experience, capability and value propositions
• Engaging with and soliciting information and written content from technical subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Transforming complex technical content sourced from technical experts into a clear and concise narrative, incorporating appropriate win themes and sales messaging
• Supporting the Bid and/or Capture Manager in the development of win themes that reflect our value proposition
• Developing a good understanding of the awarding authority’s vision, strategy, and plans in order to identify business generation opportunities
• Supporting the Bid Manager, when required, in the execution of proposal governance reviews
• Playing a leading role in the keeping the bid content library current and fit for purpose
• Treating both individual and collective continuous improvement as a business-as-usual activity
• Contributing proactively to increasing win rates
• Acting as an ambassador for Strategic Pursuits at all time, engaging professionally and identifying opportunities for the delivery of additional value.

Essential Qualities

The Bid Writer Will

• Understand the principles of bid writing best practice
• Have demonstrable experience in bid writing
• Have an appreciation of the rules and regulations governing the UK public sector tendering process
• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Have strong interpersonal skills and present a professional approach when acting as an ambassador for Strategic Pursuits
• Work proficiently across the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and CoPilot, as well as additional productivity-enhancing tools such as CoPilot
• Be highly motivated, with an adaptable approach to work
• Have the ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Have the ability to handle several tasks at once and work to tight deadlines
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and a thorough, methodical approach

Desirable Qualities

The Bid Writer Will, Preferably

• Hold an undergraduate degree in a writing-intensive subject
• Have experience of working in the Defence, Transport, or Technology industries
• Have strong research skills and an inquisitive mindset
• Be adaptable, persistent, and resilient

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Benefits

We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements