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Edwards and Ward Limited are an established contract caterers for 20+ years. Our employees are largely Cooks and catering teams working in our school kitchens, creating delicious and nutritious homemade meals. We work with a wide range of clients, from small infant schools to multi academy trusts and local education authorities providing food for breakfast, break, lunch, after school clubs, as well as hospitality and event catering.
Due to business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writer to join our fantastic Sales Team. You will join a growing team that is making a real impact on the ongoing success of Edwards and Ward and will be reporting to the Head of Sales.
If you have the capability and proven experience to write compelling tender responses that will convince School Business Managers, Governors, Trust CEOs, and Consultants to award us their catering contracts, we would love to hear from you.
Essential skills - You must:
* Have excellent written English and can write clear, compelling, grammatically correct copy.
* Are calm and resilient under pressure.
* Are a strong team player.
* Can take ownership and work independently.
* Have excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Marketing, sales, content or bid writing background would be ideal.
* No experience in the sector required, but a genuine foodie, or experienced school Governor would fit nicely into our team.
This is a hybrid position, however, applicants must be situated within an hour of Basingstoke, in order to travel to Sales Team meetings, client sites and competitor's sites, where and when required.
Salary £30,000 per annum plus benefits - 20 days annual leave increasing up to 25 days, workplace pension with Nest.
Please send your application with current CV to our Head of Human Resources, Sue Meilack on smeilack@edwardsandward.co.uk.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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