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Delivering Impactful Learning and Development, working with Executives, Leadership and Management Teams
Role Purpose
* To work closely with the Business Development Manager and Bid Writing Team ensuring that timely and high quality written tender responses are submitted in line with selected opportunities.
* To take responsibility for reviewing tender alert sites and identifying and logging opportunities, for review by the Business Development Manager and Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities
* Writing high quality tender submissions which win new business for ASK, as directed by the Business Development Manager.
* Sourcing opportunities from portals, framework completions and inbound leads, completing RFI’s / PQQ’s.
* Ensure relevant Go / No-Go assessment processes are followed for potential opportunities.
* Develop and maintain solid business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Work closely with and coordinate input from the relevant Consultants for solutions development and innovation.
* Attend the launch and mid-bid review meetings as required.
* Undertake thorough research on potential clients to enable shaping of bespoke tender responses.
* Review and proofread tender responses to ensure compliance with client objectives and submission instructions.
* Manage post tender clarifications in line with stated timescales.
* Contribute to the bid library and tender process improvements.
Essential Core Skills and Experience
* Bid writing and tender management experience, ideally with a focus in consultancy services or professional services.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate equally well verbally and in writing, with people at all levels.
* Highly IT proficient with at least 2 years’ experience using Word and Excel.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
* Participate in project meeting discussions, with the ability to positively contribute.
* To ensure all relevant ASK processes and procedures are followed.
* To work collaboratively with all areas of the business in support of ASK’s aims and objectives.
* To know and actively support ASK’s policies for Equality and Diversity, Environment and Data Protection.
* Manage individual workload, seeking support from colleagues where necessary.
* Graphic and design capabilities to improve the quality and impact of tender submission documents would be an advantage.
The role requires:
* Proven ability to plan, organise, manage and prioritise a range of tasks under pressure.
* Excellent time management skills, with flexibility to meet time deadlines on a range of projects.
* An eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
* The ability to work well autonomously and with both individuals and teams.
* A customer-centric approach, coupled with strong commercial acumen.
* A can-do approach to working within the ASK team.
The Senior Bid Writer is part of the New Business Team and works closely with all areas of the business. The role reports to the Business Development Manager. The role is office-based at the company offices in Cranfield with limited home working, but could require some travel to client meetings on occasion.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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