Technical Bid Writer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

At Sodexo, we provide services at 2,300 client sites across the UK and Ireland, including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. Whilst our heritage is in catering, today we’re the world leader in quality of daily life solutions.

Role Responsibility

An interesting opportunity has arisen to take responsibility for delivering the written and editorial aspects of the bid proposal process for our defence segment. This role involves effectively communicating the requirements, deadlines and expectations to key stakeholders across the business. You will be developing, writing and maintaining the proposal, gathering knowledge and author content whilst producing any computer generated graphics needed. You will also be responsible for ensuring accuracy and language used is to the required standard, essentially producing high quality documents and ensuring completed proposals meet the bid specifications.

Design, develop and understand the bid and Pre qualification requirement and win themes to ensure they are adequately represented in a written format in the bid.
Initiate workshops to gather relevant knowledge from subject matter experts and develop the response from this.
Identify and implement process improvements that reduce resource requirements for proposal developments
Build close relationships with the internal communications teams and SME’s to ensure the business development function is utilising the most current information
Contribute to the bid process by writing effective, client responsive submissions to meet tender requirements
Analyse industry and competitor trends to ensure tenders are written and presented in a market leading way

The Ideal Candidate

Excellent technical writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail and a proven track record of successfully delivering simultaneous projects in time
Ability to write complex, technical concepts in easy to understand ways and convey ideas graphically.
Maintain a working knowledge of standard writing, research and electronic distribution tools.
Experience of working with senior management to manage delivery of timelines and outputs
Experience of working in a corporate/business focused environment
Proven experience in writing, journalistic and editorial of highly complex solutions – resulting in winning outcomes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage the requirements of complex tenders, precise scheduling and multiple and shifting priorities.

Package Description

Up to £39,000 + Bonus + Benefits

The role will be based out of Tidworth but can be home based on some days.

Salary	Competitive
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/88404/14233/RM
Contract Type	Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date	27 April, 2015
Job Category	Facilities Management
Business Unit	UK Government
Location	Bristol, England
Posted on	22 December, 2014

Add to watchlist
Print this job
Refer a friend for this job

Your name (required)

Your email address (required)

Receiver name (required)

Your friend's email address (required)

This form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. By using this form you agree to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Use.