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Senior Bid Writer
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid
Experience
Senior · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
A Bid Writer at NEC Software Solutions responsible for crafting persuasive propositions, proposals and tender documents to help win new business. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing bid content and deadlines.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Hybrid
What you'll do
- Develop high-quality written content for bids, proposals, and tender documents that effectively articulate the solution, the benefits, and the value proposition
- Ensure bid content aligns with the NEC messaging, branding, and strategic objectives, while addressing the specific requirements of each opportunity
- Tailor content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each potential client or contract opportunity
- Write compelling narratives that highlight NEC's strengths, differentiators, and capabilities, while addressing client pain points
- Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency, ensuring a polished and professional final product
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts, to gather input and insights for responses and propositions
- Collaborate closely with the solution lead to make sure our proposed solution fits the customer need
- Collaborate with the proposition lead to leverage resources to provide updated best practices, answers, and relevant content
- Work closely with the assigned Bid Manager, manage your bid timelines, to ensure all content is completed, reviewed, and submitted within specified deadlines
- Collect feedback and insights from tender outcomes to continuously improve content, processes, and win rates, feeding these into our Knowledge Management system
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and accuracy
- Ensure all responses and feedback are recorded in line with our knowledge management processes and procedures
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a proposition, proposal and bid writer and reviewer, with a successful track record of crafting persuasive bid content, proposals, and tender documents contributing and helping others achieve the levels sought
- Strong writing and editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
- Familiarity with bid management processes and knowledge management systems
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software, including emerging AI enabled tools
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Subject Matter Experts
- Excellent project management and deadline management skills, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
- Experience collecting and implementing feedback to improve bid content and win rates
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK
Benefits
- Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
- 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
- 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
- A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
- A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
- All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects
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About NEC Software Solutions
NEC Software Solutions is part of global tech giant NEC Corporation. Its software helps dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and test the hearing of newborn babies. It works with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more.
Key facts
- 3,000+ employees
- Software
- Part of global tech giant NEC Corporation
- Works with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more