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Bid Writer

SR2
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 0AF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Bid Writer in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, offering a salary of up to £45k per annum based on experience.
  • The role involves developing and writing persuasive proposals to secure new business contracts within the aerospace and UAV systems sector.
  • Candidates should possess strong experience in technical documentation and proposal writing, with familiarity in bid processes and compliance checks.
  • The ideal applicant will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail, with a preference for knowledge in uncrewed aircraft systems.
  • This opportunity requires eligibility to work in the UK and may involve national and international travel.

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UKSalary: Up to £45k per annum, depending on experience

Join a fast-growing and innovative team at the forefront of aerospace and technology development. This is a chance to contribute to a dynamic environment, working on diverse projects that shape the future of UAV systems. As a Bid Writer, you will play a vital role in helping the company secure new business opportunities by creating high-quality, persuasive proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and write compelling, customer-focused proposals to secure new business contracts.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical experts, sales, legal, and finance, to gather input for bids.
  • Tailor bid responses to meet client needs while highlighting key value propositions.
  • Manage the bid process, from planning and coordination to submission and post-bid analysis.

Benefits:

  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible holiday buy/sell policy.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Company share incentive plan.
  • Comprehensive life assurance and income protection policies.
  • Private health and dental insurance.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
  • Access to an independent financial advisor.
  • L&D

About You:

  • Strong experience in technical documentation and proposal writing.
  • Familiarity with bid processes, including compliance and quality checks.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality documentation under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on clarity and persuasion.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple bids simultaneously.
  • Attention to detail and creativity in crafting proposals.

Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of uncrewed aircraft systems or the aerospace sector.
  • Experience with creating concepts of operations (CONOPS).
  • Familiarity with public and private sector tendering procedures.

Personal Attributes:

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you have a passion for creating impactful proposals and enjoy working collaboratively on exciting projects, we would love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.