Bid Writer
Location: Hybrid (London, Golden Square)
Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 DOE + 10% annual bonus
About Our Client
Our client is a leading Out of Home media owner with a portfolio of over 30,000 advertising sites across the UK. With a talented team of over 600 professionals working in 14 locations, they are committed to creating memorable advertising campaigns and are at the forefront of innovation in the media industry.
About the Role
As a Bid Writer, you will play a crucial role in the Bid team, responsible for crafting compelling proposals and bids in response to client requests and tenders. You will liaise with multiple internal departments to manage and deliver responses for PQQs, bids, presentations, case studies, and other business development materials. Additionally, you'll collaborate closely with the Operations and Construction teams on projects that emphasise social value.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone at a junior level looking to advance their career or for an experienced bid writer seeking to transition into a new industry.
What's In It for You:
- Competitive salary of 35,000 - 40,000 DOE + 10% annual bonus.
- Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid setup (3 days in the office and 2 days WFH).
- 33 paid holidays including bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme contribution of up to 8%.
- Healthcare cash plan to support your well-being.
- Make a difference with charity volunteer days-giving back feels great.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop a thorough understanding of bid requirements and processes.
- Serve as the main point of contact for all internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
- Coordinate bid schedules and ensure contributors meet internal deadlines.
- Write and edit proposal content, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and organisation.
- Manage multiple bids simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and submission requirements.
- Collect, review, and manage technical input from subject matter experts.
- Format and proofread final bid documents.
- Clearly communicate win themes in proposal documents.
- Review contract execution performance and provide feedback for future improvements.
- Contribute to the continuous enhancement of templates, standard materials, and marketing information.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create persuasive proposals.
- Excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional relationship management skills.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadline-driven projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Our client is committed to treating everyone fairly and respectfully, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences.
They strive to foster an inclusive environment where you can be yourself. Reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees are supported.
If you're interested in joining our client to shape the future of Out-of-Home media through impactful bidding strategies, we'd love to hear from you.