Bid Writer

Bid Writer Novus Property Solutions are a dynamic, award winning property maintenance, refurbishment and new build specialist with more than 900 staff in 26 Locations across the UK providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a Social and Environmentally responsible family run business with a rich 123-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. We are seeking an enthusiastic Bid Writer to work from our Stoke on Trent HQ. Summary – Bid Writer To support the acquisition of new business by project management of all aspects of the bid process in order to formulate bids on behalf of the company. Main Responsibilities – Bid Writer * Appraise each bid opportunity to identify key requirements; communicate on the requirements effectively with internal and external stakeholders * Obtain information required to produce bids from both operational and business services teams * Conduct client research in order to write bespoke bids meeting clients’ requirements in relation to service needs as well as their culture of working. * Liaise with clients to clarify any queries, clarifications and formulate answers for PQQ and ITT; ensure communication is in line with the company’s culture and approach to customer service * Continually update the information library for future bids * Effectively manage bid project milestones to ensure a timely submission for bids * Produce persuasive text based on the information gathered * Periodically meet with key members of the operational teams with the view to recognise operational ways of working and delivery of works * Appraise bid submissions to drive continuous improvement by suggesting changes/improvements * Ensure compliance with the defined bid process is maintained. Key skills/Knowledge * Proven track record of successful bid writing * Working in the construction industry including social housing(desirable) * Proven track record of working to agreed timescales * Able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment * IT Microsoft package, InDesign * Stakeholder engagement and management * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * Bid project management * APMP (association of Proposal Management Professional) foundation level (desirable) Successful candidates can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and was the Construction News Awards Winner of Employer of the Year. Applications are welcomed from all as we are a registered Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a socially and environmentally responsible national building and maintenance. NO AGENCIES PLEASE UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO WAIVE THE FEE