Bid Writer- UK
Now hiring a Bid Writer. Every Bid is different and each one challenges us to be responsive, to show how our proposal is the perfect fit for that project.
Bid writing is storytelling for business: persuasion through the power of the written word. A good writer connects with an audience through compelling stories that engage readers emotionally and intellectually. Our company has great stories to tell, and you know how best to tell them.
As a key member of our creative team, you will influence all aspects of what we do. You have the communication skills to work with people at every level of the company and the ambition to reach the top of your profession.
Responsibilities:
1. Creating high quality proposal documents including coordinating and writing content
2. Editing technical copy to ensure persuasive and client focused material.
3. Ensuring all proposals align with corporate brand guidelines and bid management standards.
4. Detailed understanding of tender documentation.
5. Reviewing tender requirements and ensuring we answer the question in a compelling way.
6. Integrating company values and vision and culture…
7. Working with our technical experts to devise bespoke responses for tender requests.
8. Interviewing people at all levels of the business to capture how we create value for our clients, for instance: construction methodologies, innovation, digital project delivery, HSE, our people, diversity and inclusion, sustainability.
9. Developing our database of case studies, templates, and CVs
10. Building strong working relationships at all levels
11. Working closely with the wider bid team to achieve tender deadlines successfully and on time.
Requirements:
12. A Degree in (Marketing, Communications, Journalism)
13. Experience in construction/engineering
14. Knowledge of all construction sectors, particularly Life Sciences
15. Experience in tendering preferable.
16. Construction Site experience desirable but not essential
17. Great communication skills (written and verbal)
18. Great attention to detail
19. Understanding of industry and company procedures for tendering and work winning
20. Knowledge of key clients within the life sciences industry
21. MS Office Suite
22. Adobe Creative Cloud (desirable)
Benefits :
23. Competitive salary
24. 26+ days annual leave
25. Excellent Benefits Package
26. And much more!
Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.
*The full job specification is available on request
At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.