Bid Manager / Bid Writer
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Industry: Security ServicesLocation: NottinghamSalary: Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus + Mobile + Laptop + Pension + Company Benefits Scheme + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank HolidaysThis is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected providers of Security Services as a Bid Writer, supporting the continued growth of a highly established organisation recognised for delivering exceptional Security Solutions through its people-first approach.Unlike many providers within the sector, this organisation believes outstanding security begins with outstanding people. The business has established an enviable reputation for investing in its workforce whilst utilising innovative technology to enhance its security solutions, delivering tailored security services to a diverse portfolio of clients across the commercial, corporate, public sector and critical infrastructure markets.With continued organic growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, the business is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to produce high-quality, compelling tender submissions. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely values collaboration, innovation and professional development, offering clear opportunities for progression within an established national business.Working closely with the Sales & Marketing Director, Business Development team, Operational Management and Subject Matter Experts, you will take responsibility for developing persuasive, customer-focused bid content, ensuring proposals clearly communicate the company's capabilities, solutions and value proposition whilst responding directly to customer requirements.This role would suit an experienced Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer looking to take the next step within a business that actively promotes from within and rewards success.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Produce high-quality, persuasive and customer-focused written responses for tender and proposal submissions.• Develop compelling bid content for manned guarding, integrated security and wider Security Solutions opportunities across both public and private sector clients.• Work within the company's Bid Management process to ensure all written submissions are compliant, compelling and delivered to the highest possible standard.• Develop bid content by collaborating with operational teams, Business Development, HR, Finance, Marketing and senior leadership.• Produce persuasive written responses that clearly demonstrate the company's people-first approach, operational capability, technology and value-added security solutions.• Translate complex operational and technical information into clear, engaging and customer-focused content.• Work on complex proposals, coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather the information required to produce high-quality submissions within challenging deadlines.• Develop and maintain bid libraries, case studies and supporting documentation to improve bid efficiency and consistency.• Ensure all responses accurately reflect company strategy, service delivery models, compliance standards and unique selling points.• Review tender documentation to identify key customer requirements, evaluation criteria and areas where responses can be differentiated.• Support the development of win themes, key messages and response structures for individual opportunities.• Participate in storyboard reviews, internal evaluations and bid review processes.• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to extract relevant information and transform it into compelling tender responses.• Support the development of content covering innovative security solutions, mobilisation strategies, workforce planning, TUPE, technology and social value commitments where appropriate.• Proofread and review completed tender responses to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality.• Maintain effective working relationships with Directors, Business Development Managers, Operational Leaders and Subject Matter Experts across the business.• Continuously review and improve bid content, templates and supporting materials.• Support post-tender reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future responses.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:• Proofread and quality assure all bid documentation prior to submission.• Support the planning and delivery of bid content in line with project timelines.• Assist in defining bid strategy, win themes and response structure for complex opportunities.• Coordinate contributions from Finance, HR, Operations, Compliance and senior stakeholders.• Assist with mobilisation plans, case studies and supporting documentation where required.• Ensure written submissions comply with customer procurement requirements and company standards.• Manage individual writing deadlines and proactively identify any information required from internal stakeholders.• Support the ongoing development of bid content libraries, evidence documents and best practice processes.ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:Experience & Knowledge• Proven experience within Bid Writing, Proposal Writing or Tender Writing.• Demonstrable experience producing high-quality and successful tender submissions.• Experience within Security Solutions, Security Systems, Manned Guarding, Integrated Security or the wider Security Services sector would be highly desirable.• Experience within Facilities Management or another complex service-led environment would also be advantageous.• Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.• Excellent written English with exceptional attention to detail.• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to gather and develop bid content.• Experience writing about technical, operational or integrated service solutions would be advantageous.Skills & Abilities• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive, customer-focused responses.• Ability to interpret complex tender documentation and translate requirements into compelling written submissions.• Ability to understand technical and operational information and communicate it clearly and effectively.• Excellent organisational and time management skills.• Strong commercial awareness.• Ability to work under pressure whilst managing multiple concurrent deadlines.• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.• Highly motivated with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.• Strong proofreading and editing capability.• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.• Experience using CRM and tender portal systems would be advantageous.COMPANY BENEFITS• Annual Bonus Scheme• Company Pension• Mobile Phone & Laptop• Company Benefits Scheme• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays• Ongoing Professional Development• Genuine Career Progression OpportunitiesThis is an opportunity to join a business that continues to set standards within the security industry through exceptional service, investment in people and a commitment to innovation. The role has become available due to continued business growth, providing an excellent platform for an ambitious Bid Writer looking to develop their career within a highly respected national organisation.The company prides itself on developing long-term careers, promoting from within and creating a collaborative culture where employees are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. xrexnqw If you are looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and genuine opportunities for career progression within the Security Services sector, we would welcome your application for immediate consideration.Experience may include: Bid Writer, Senior Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Tender Writer, Bid Coordinator, Bid Executive, Proposal Executive, Content Writer, Bid Content Writer, Security Services, Security Solutions, Security Systems, Integrated Security, Manned Guarding, Facilities Management