Language Empire, a leading provider of face-to-face interpreting and translation services, is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our team. With a focus on providing high-quality language solutions to public sector organisations throughout the UK, we pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering exceptional service in over 500 languages. As a Bid Writer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s success by crafting compelling, accurate, and competitive bid proposals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and engaging environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to securing new business and supporting the company’s growth ambitions. Develop and execute bid plans, including timelines, milestones, and task allocation, to ensure successful project delivery. Write original and compelling responses for bids and proposals for both new and existing clients in the Public & Private Sector Review bids prior to submission to ensure relevance, accuracy and professionalism Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify opportunities, understand trends, and monitor competitor activity. Maintain and improve systems for tracking bid performance, developing clear action plans to enhance success rates. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders at all levels to gather information and insights essential for successful bids. Identify opportunities to reuse and refine pre-written content, ensuring consistency and quality across submissions. Lead post-submission reviews, gathering feedback and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement within the Bid Team and Business Development function. Support the documentation of bid strategy, differentiators, win themes, key messages and content for proposals and presentations Manage and develop a bid knowledge library, keeping content current, accurate, and fit for purpose. Create engaging content for blogs, vlogs, and other marketing channels to support broader business objectives. Take ownership of other bid-related tasks, marketing activities, and administrative duties as required. Requirements A relevant degree in Writing or English Language & Literature Experience of working in a Bid Writing position for 1-2 years Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an extensive vocabulary Highly attentive to detail, with the ability to analyse and proof-read documents effectively High level of interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders Ability to deliver presentations A team player who also works well independently Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload effectively Works accurately in a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines effectively Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project. Ambitious and driven to develop skills and progress within the company Ability to reliably commute to our office in Rochdale Benefits Become part of our team at Language Empire and you’ll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. Hard work deserves great benefits: Health and Well-being Support: Doctorline: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP. Togetherall: A safe online space to get the support you need, in confidence. Structured Counselling: Professional mental health support Information and Assistance: 24 Hour Advice Line: Confidential guidance on medical, legal or domestic issues. Eldercare Advice: A Telephone Care Advisory Service for support with caring responsibilities. Discount and Savings: Discounts and special offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations. Savings on Gym membership, health clubs and leisure centres, as well as discounted online subscriptions. Who are we? EMPIRE GROUP is on a mission to revolutionize the translation & interpretation industry. Since, its establishment in 2001, the company is providing professional interpreters mostly to public sector organizations in the UK. We have been supplying interpreting and translation services local and nationwide covering 200 core languages and dialects throughout the UK. To date our 20,000 strong work force of face-to-face interpreters speak over 435 languages and dialects as well as rare and exotic languages. Our 1,000 translators are all UK based with a cover for over 200 languages which can be translated to and from English. We have robust systems to manage our pool of translators and interpreters across the country. Our Vision: “To become the UK’s leading provider of translation, interpreting and related services for the public and private sectors.” Our Mission: “To provide outstanding services that bridge the language barrier while respecting and celebrating cultural diversity.” We value: PEACE – P eople -> E thical Conduct -> A ssured Excellence -> C lients -> E quality & Diversity Language Empire is proud to be a Disability Confident and Real Living Wage accredited Employer