Senior Bid Writer

If you are an ambitious and talented individual looking to develop your career in bid writing, we have a role that could be perfect for you. The role will involve writing tenders in order to secure contracts for our business. We are looking for someone who is creative in writing engaging content and truly passionate in carrying out detailed research. We want talented people to join us on our journey and be a part of our success.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the preparation and planning of bid projects (bid team, bid plan, milestones, deadlines)
• Writing original and compelling responses for bids and proposals for both new and existing clients in the Public & Private Sector
• Reviewing bids prior to submission to ensure relevance, accuracy and professionalism
• Assisting with market research and analysis of specific business development & marketing projects and reporting on current trends and competitor activity
• Maintaining accurate records and creating action plans for improvement
• Liaising at all levels with internal teams and stakeholders
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Assist with reviewing past successful and unsuccessful submissions, gather feedback and lessons learned to promote continuous improvement within the Bid Team and wider Business Development function
• Supporting the documentation of bid strategy, differentiators, win themes, key messages and content for proposals and presentations
• Contributing to a bid knowledge library and undertaking periodic reviews to ensure all content is up to date and applicable
• Researching and assisting with content writing/blogs/vlogs for a range of channels
• Other ad-hoc marketing, bid development, and administrative duties

Requirements

• A relevant degree is desirable e.g. BA/ MA / PhD in Writing, English Language & Literature, History and Journalism
• Experience of working in a similar role is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with an extensive vocabulary
• Highly attentive to detail, with the ability to analyse and proof-read documents effectively
• High level of interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to deliver presentations
• A team player who also works well independently
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload
• Works accurately in a fast-paced environment and meets deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project
• Ambitious and driven to develop skills and progress within the company
• Ability to reliably commute to our office in Rochdale

Benefits

Become part of our team at Language Empire and you’ll find an inclusive culture which prizes mutual respect, innovation and high performance. Hard work deserves great benefits:

Health and Well-being Support:

• Doctorline: 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• Togetherall: A safe online space to get the support you need, in confidence
• Structured Counselling: Professional mental health support

Information and Assistance:

• 24 Hour Advice Line: Confidential guidance on medical, legal or domestic issues
• Eldercare Advice: A Telephone Care Advisory Service for support with caring responsibilities

Discount and Savings:

• Discounts and special offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Savings on Gym membership, health clubs and leisure centres, as well as discounted online subscriptions

Office perks:

• Free tea and coffee
• Onsite parking for your convenience
• Fresh fruit delivered weekly
• ‘Dress Down’ Fridays
• Quarterly team outings/activities

Our Mission, Vision and Value

Our Vision: “To become the UK’s leading provider of translation, interpreting and related services for the public and private sectors.”

Our Mission: “To provide outstanding services that bridge the language barrier while respecting and celebrating cultural diversity.”

We value: PEACE – People -> Ethical Conduct -> Assured Excellence -> Clients -> Equality & Diversity