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Bid Writer

September 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Bid Writer

Position - Bid Writer Location - Within 1 hour commute of Nottingham Salary and benefits - Competitive salary plus company matched pension and two share options, plus numerous retails rewards and up to 10% off new Kier homes The opportunity: Kier Construction Central is looking to recruit a Bid Writer who will report to the Bid Manager. The successful post-holder will be contribute to the planned and sustained business growth through the production of professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates Kier's value proposition.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on and co-ordinate input and responses for pre-qualification questionnaires
  • Lead storyboard sessions with wider bid team members to develop coherent and tailored responses
  • Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
  • Identify and re-work existing pre-written content in line with specific questions and bespoke to individual client requirements
  • Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, operations, commercial, legal, customer, HR and finance
  • Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Bid Manager against agreed deadlines
  • Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on site visits from and interviews with potential clients
  • Develop innovative ways of sharing and presenting information and involve the team in the change process
  • Apply client bid feedback to future responses drive continuous improvement
  • Understand and apply public procurement legislation and other relevant policies to written responses


Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Educated to a Degree Level or have a professional writing background
  • Writing / bid management experience desirable
  • Strong written English language skills.
  • Possess advanced MS Word skills and be proficient MS Office and ideally hold an APMP Foundation accreditation
  • Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and communicate and influence at senior levels
  • Ability to work on an individual basis as well as part of a team
About Kier: Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. Kier is an inclusive employer. Let's shape your world together.

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