Bid Writer

As a Bid Writer you will develop and coordinate the completion and submission of high-quality and high-impact pre-tender material, tenders, presentations, and associated documents.,

• You will work with the assigned bid team to assist with the production of high-quality bid material and other collateral to support successful new business and client growth activity.
• You will write coherent and compelling content for tender opportunities (market information, PQQ, ITT).
• Lead the management of bid process - reviewing bid notices, preparing bid plans, tracking wins and losses and producing a report.
• Provides input into management information on the progress of existing opportunities and in-bid activity as required.
• Support the Sales and Client Development teams in delivering sales projects from initial expression of interest through to final client acquisition and handover to operational business.
• Coordinate bids, working in partnership with the appointed business development manager to deliver agreed outputs within timescales set by the client.
• Contributes to the review and design of bid materials to ensure that these are consistent with market expectations of a leading-edge provider.
• Manage the Bid library to ensure this is kept up to date and relevant. Manage elements of the bidding process from collecting and maintaining up-to-date experience and project images, exemplar answers, client references and testimonials to co-ordinating win/launch sessions, producing best practice responses and maintaining oversight of all bid related activity.
• Keep the CRM updated.
  
  Organised, disciplined and takes a structured approach to tasks
• The ability to build strong relationships on a cross-functional basis at all levels within the business, as well as with key external stakeholders
• A strong communicator with a clear and concise presentation style
• Strong team player
• A willingness to learn about the business and market
Knowledge, Training and Relevant Experience to do the job
• Strong written communication skills and experience of writing (essays/dissertation/projects), ideally technical writing.
• High level of personal organisation and time management, as well as ability to work flexibly
• Adept at creating and managing documents in standard Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Projects)
• A flexile and proactive approach to work always with the ability to work to deadlines and varying workloads.
• Ability to write in an engaging manner to suit a variety of audiences.
• Have experience in a business development environment
• Be experienced in producing high quality written work to tight deadlines
• Be an excellent communicator, working effectively with a wide range of people across an organisation
• Be organised, managing a complex and dynamic workload in a professional manner
• Degree educated.
  
  Switch2 Energy is the UK's most experienced and capable provider of end-to-end solutions for heat networks.
Heat networks are a key part of the government's net zero carbon targets as they distribute heat or cooling from a central source to multiple customers. Heat networks can use renewable energy sources and although currently they supply heat to only 2% of homes and businesses, by 2050 this is planned to be 20%. We provide smart and sustainable heat network solutions to local authorities, housing associations, managing agents and private developers for residential developments. We work to optimise energy efficiency, manage the delivery of renewable energy, retrofit underperforming schemes to ensure future decarbonisation, all while striving to minimise costs for residents who live there. We are passionate about helping our customers and communities live sustainable lives, now and in the future. We are trusted experts in the design, build, and operation of heat and energy networks. We research, develop, build, and implement technology-based solutions. Find out more about us and our valuable work on our website https://switch2.co.uk/ and our You Tube page.