Trainee Bid Writer

Trainee Bid Writer/Coordinator
Alton – Hampshire

OVERVIEW

To source, collate, write and win high value new and retained tenders for the company whilst raising the company’s profile via exceptional quality tender submissions. To professionally tailor the tenders to the requirements of each individual awarding client by use of extensive market intelligence research, liaison with internal and external key stakeholders and project managing the bid process end to end on own initiative in a pressured, deadline driven environment.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Working as part of a busy sales team, the bid writer will be responsible for completing EOIs, PQQs and ITTs, providing supporting technical / compliance information for tender submissions and contributing towards improvements in the quality and success rate of the company submission process. The person will be expected to work individually and in a team with subject matter experts. The role includes researching and understanding the awarding client’s requirements in respect of the submissions being made to ensure that all submissions are accurate, fully complete and issued within the timescales required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person appointed will have the confidence and credibility to communicate both face to face and via telephone with internal colleagues and senior managers within the business. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to demonstrate:

Understanding of the tender / bid process and awarding clients’ requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in writing and production of reports/proposals.
Excellent document production skills.
Understanding of commercial tendering process and associated activities.
Strong computer literacy and presentation skills; e.g. proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with wide range of people.
Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable approach to work. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Target orientated with the ability to be self-motivating.
An eye for detail, and a thorough and methodical approach.
The ability to analyse information, make informed decisions and be prepared to take responsibility.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Graduate calibre
Excellent research experience and abilities
To have a background in a similar services type environment.
Be flexible for occasional late working

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