Bid writer

Bid Writer ndash; Facilities Management Employment type: Permanent, Full-time Mon ndash; Fri Location: Swanley, Kent Salary: GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 (depending on experience) * 25 days holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays. * Company pension * Employee assistance programme * Employee Ownership Trust Who we are At Ashford we are proud of our unique status as the leading integrated commissioning and water treatment specialist in the industry. With over 25 successful years rsquo; experience, we have an unrivalled reputation for providing no-nonsense, integrated solutions to the construction industry that are always mindful of finite resources and the environment. It rsquo;s this approach that rsquo;s seen us grow so rapidly that we now require a Bid Writer to join our Facilities Management Department. Job Requirements * Collaborate with the Management team to create bid documents, tenders, PQQs, and presentations. * Gather content relevant to bidding from various departments, pre-contracts, contracts, marketing, and management to include in submissions. Review and edit content to ensure accuracy and clarity. * Check for correct use of grammar, spelling, and formatting. * Participate in draft reviews, workshops, run-throughs, and presentations as required. * Develop a deep understanding of the industry, competitors, and supply chain. * Create marketing content that helps achieve the overall marketing function. Skills and experience: * Educated to Degree level. * Broad experience in Adobe * IT literate - Microsoft 365. * Having prior experience in working on submissions, bids, and/or pitch documents would be beneficial. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Excellent skills in copy-editing, proofreading, and paying attention to detail. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Highly organised, able to work across multiple projects simultaneously. * Self-motivated and reliable. * Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. * Eager to learn and develop within the company and receive necessary training. Who we rsquo;re looking for; We are looking for an individual who is ready to embark on a career path in an administrative environment, but with a technical lead. A background in bid writing would be beneficial. The successful applicant will be working closely with the Operation and Technical Services Managers. The key purpose of the role will be to ensure clients receive quotes/estimates within service level agreements ensuring high standards are consistently met together with observing all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements. We will provide all the necessary training and give you the opportunity to develop the role. The successful candidate must be willing to learn and self-motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing business with an excellent reputation in the field. Ashford have a strong portfolio of clients and to date we have worked on many prestigious projects. If you meet the above criteria, please apply today to be considered for the role. We shall only contact the candidates who are successful in the first stage of the interview process. Please accept our thanks for your interest in Ashford Environmental Services Ltd should your application not be successful. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants equally