Trainee Bid Writer

The main purpose of the role is to manage the administration function within the bid team. This role is absolutely vital to ensure that the information flow between our clients and the company is managed and monitored throughout the bid process. This role includes being the single point of contact on multiple bids at any one time and involves the use of numerous procurement portals. You will express interest in opportunities and in turn download and distribute documents to members of the bid team. You will manage all subsequent distribution of Q&A and document distribution during the SQ/tender period. Attention to detail and retention of tasks to do is essential in the role.

Bid writer

The main purpose of this aspect of the role is to compile and produce high quality SQ and tender

submissions in order to ultimately achieve contract wins. You will be working on opportunities typically

between £100,000 to £10 million plus in value. The majority of work is focused on social housing refurbishment.

You will be responsible for general management of the bid process and, specifically, for any quality / written parts of a bid submission. Estimators are responsible for handling the pricing element of bids. You will take care of the upload in a timely manner to the stated deadline.

The department handles multiple opportunities at any one time, at varying stages of the tender process.

Whilst individuals are given responsibility for individual opportunities you will always be supported by an experienced Bid Manager.

Main duties

Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process
Planning, drafting, writing and coordinating responses to bids. Be able to construct relevant answers which clearly answer the client's requirements, ensuring the company is in the best position to be successful in the process
Build internal and external relationships with individuals in order to create high quality bids
Visit operational sites. Gather information from other stakeholders and share information with the rest of the team, either through written reports or verbally, to record the visit
Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team
Undertake research for the team to improve bid content
Develop and use creative approaches to the writing and presentation of bids
Reviewing bid submissions for quality and accuracy
Ensure the quality of the response meets

company standards

Maintain a high level of market intelligence, legislative requirements and best practice in order to create winning bids

Experience

2-5 years experience in a bid team
Social housing refurbishment bid experience

Skills / Knowledge

Industry knowledge - familiar with the industry as a whole
Proven written communication skills
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Good at developing relationships with a wide spectrum of people
High level of interpersonal skills
Able to communicate at all levels
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Desk top publishing (Adobe InDesign etc.) experience desirable but not essential

Education / Qualifications

English A level desirable but not essential
APMP desirable but not essential

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on . Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.