Bid writer

Bid Writer Up to GBP60k plus package Watford About the Company: The company is an award-winning family owned property development specialist with over 35 years rsquo; experience focusing on high-quality desirable homes in London the South-East. This small-medium company is full of lsquo;people rsquo;s people rsquo; with a friendly and welcoming sociable atmosphere where repeat business is at the centre of their business. They offer a stress fee service to their clients and work on a partnership basis to ensure the end product is as desired. With 4 divisions within the group this role is for the development arm focusing on Affordable Housing; Housing Associations; Local Authorities building long term relationships with a circa GBP100m turnover. About the Role: Our client is in need of an experienced Bid Writer to join their Business Development and Marketing Team at their offices in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis. Duties include but not limited too: * To work within a structured team to actively seek out and secure business opportunities. * To successfully respond to OJEU notices, invitations to tender and development bids through the production of high quality EOIs, SQs, ITT submissions and bid documents that are tailored to suit the specific requirements of the enquiry from clients. * To enhance the profile and reputation of the business to ensure new business opportunities. * To work as part of a structured Business Development team and assist in the production of supplementary marketing documentation to illustrate the capabilities of the business. * To keep abreast of any market opportunities and strategies that need to be recognised and pursued by the business as part of our bid and tender submission strategies. * To work as part of a structured team to initiate new strategies within our bid and tender submissions in response to the demands of the private and affordable housing markets as well as the healthcare and education construction sectors. * To recognise clients rsquo; needs within both the private and social housing markets and use this insight when preparing bids and tender submissions in order to achieve successful outcomes. * To be creative and original in thinking, in order to develop innovative, commercial solutions. * Prepare concise documents that look attractive, deliver the message and win the bid. * Prepare and make presentations to key clients, developing strong relationships and be seen as credible member of a professional team, having the technical ability to support the bid. * To liaise with all departments of the business to develop successful bid and tender documents. * To ensure that all publication processes and systems (including the computerisation of all functions) are compatible with bid and tender submission documents ensuring accuracy and efficiency. * To attend training and skills improvement courses as and when identified through appraisals in line with the responsibilities and objectives of the Bid Writers role. * To audit and review submission documents and together with other team members, maintain a library of current technical and commercial information. * To arrange feedback meetings with clients and employer rsquo;s agents and disseminate information within the Bid Submission team. * To identity and take advantage of all opportunities to promote the activities of the company and to participate in the challenge of seeking new business opportunities. * To be similarly demanding as the Directors of the company in the quest for improvements in the company rsquo;s overall performance and standing with clients and consultants. About the benefits / rewards: The salary will be dependent on level of exposure to industry. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary up to GBP60,000 plus a package. Requirements: * Main contractor experience * Proven success in winning bids/tenders, from within the Construction industry * Experience in working on multiple bids * Excellent organisational skills * Excellent communicator * Business development experience * Will be comfortable working to tight deadlines