Job Description

Position: Bid Writer

Location: Brackley, Northampton

Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid Model

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

We are delighted to present an exciting job opportunity to work for a Grounds Maintenance business based in Northampton. They are actively searching for an experienced Bid Writer to become a valuable addition to their team and contribute to their upcoming bids.

As a Bid Writer, your duties will encompass supporting the company's bid processes, collaborating with franchisees, and efficiently handling various tasks under strict time constraints to fulfil tender submission needs. Your primary responsibility will be crafting exceptional written tender documents for a variety of contracts spanning diverse sectors.

Accountabilities

• Generate tailored proposal content meeting client requirements.
• Administration duties as part of the bid process
• Management of email inboxes
• Author responses for tenders, aligning with evaluation criteria or industry best practices when necessary.
• Enhance bid quality by reviewing and editing existing materials.
• Continuously seek high-quality input from internal and external sources for proposal improvement.
• Assist the franchise network by arranging initial meetings and site visits.
• Develop case studies and testimonials showcasing Countrywide's success with clients.
• Submit completed proposals to the Bid Manager on time, with issue escalation if needed.
• Provide support and mentorship to team members.
• Gather feedback from both successful and unsuccessful tenders to enhance future bids.
• Manage and update content and templates in the tender library.
• Stay updated on industry trends and developments.
• Perform any reasonable task within your capabilities.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

This role profile provides an indication of the roles key accountabilities and is not intended to cover the whole scope of the role.

Experience:

• Grounds maintenance or facilities management experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of writing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous office environment experience

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong at competitive tender content creation.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Effective multitasking and time management.

Behaviours:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, open to collaboration.
• Positive, can-do attitude and full of energy
• Team player with autonomy.

This excellent opportunity offers an annual salary in the range of £35,000 to £50,000 and includes the flexibility of remote work, with three days spent on-site and two days working from a remote location.