Bid Writer
London
Competitive Salary Plus Commission Based Bonus.
WSH is the parent company for leading brands operating in the food services and hospitality sectors. We aim to be the very best and set ourselves incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and clients.
Are you a creative genius with a flair for writing and an eye for design? Do you thrive on tight deadlines and juggling multiple projects?
Here at WSH we have an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated Bid Writer. As the Bid Writer you will be responsible for managing the tender process for all new business, specifically responding to requests for information, creating and writing tender bids and proposals and preparing presentations.
We have a proven track record of developing and nurturing successful business development professionals who started their career as bid writers, now leaders in their field still enjoying their career and successfully winning fabulous contracts across our business.
We are going through some exciting changes, and much of what we are doing will be game changing for the industry. It's a great time to join the business!
In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.
Job DescriptionMore about the role:
- Create, write, and design high-quality bid proposals that align with client requirements and company standards.
- Develop persuasive and informative content for bids, including, where applicable executive summaries, case studies, and tailored responses to proposals, tenders and PPQ’s/SQ’s.
- Utilise design software to produce visually appealing and professional proposal documents, incorporating graphics, charts, maps and images.
- Aid in the presentation process using PowerPoint and creating printed collateral.
- Working closely with the sales, design and marketing department, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure proposal accuracy and coherence.
- Offering wider support when required to the sales, design and marketing teams.
- Review and edit proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to consultant/client specifications.
- Manage multiple bid projects simultaneously, ensuring timely submission and compliance with all deadlines and requirements.
- Seek feedback on submitted bids and continuously refine and improve proposal strategies and processes.
- Create templates to ensure consistency across all bids. Research and implement software that will streamline the bid writing/design process. Completing a tender matrix and documenting where to find content for future use.
Who you are:
- Excellent research, writing and checking skills, with close attention to detail
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Knowledge of using AI is advantageous.
- Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with trends and best practices in bid writing and design.
- Concern for quality and privacy of information
Additional Information:
- 25 Days holiday Plus bank holidays
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
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