Bid Writer/Reviewer | Neuven Solutions

• Job Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
• Remote / Hybrid working: Partial (flexible) – Monthly office attendance at our Manchester HQ is required
• Salary: Competitive salary and bonus included

The Role

Produce professionally written proposal and pitch content that superbly articulates the organisation’s value proposition and win themes. This is a highly networked role that requires forensic attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and demanding deadlines. The Proposal Writer plays a leading role in ensuring the effective coordination and timely completion of tenders. The Proposal Writer is involved in sixteen Bid Lifecycle stages. The effort/commitment required at each stage varies. The Proposal Writer is typically engaged to help develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative. It is heavily involved throughout the Proposal Phase and typically exits after Clarification Questions have been submitted.

Experience

Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. The Proposal Writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign-off, and document production. Excellent written English language skills are essential for this role. Experience in coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable.

Core Responsibilities

• Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery
• Ensure win themes are articulated in such a way as to meet/exceed the client’s requirements
• Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Proposal Manager against agreed RFP deadlines, escalating issues as required
• Lead storyboard sessions with bid/proposal team members
• Undertake market research for the kick-off and solution meetings
• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
• Assist the Bid / Proposal Manager in developing a proposal structure
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Ability to coach sales and solution/SME teams in writing best practices
• Present and tag all new proposal content to the knowledgebase manager for potential re-use
• Knowledge of proposal automation software
• Communicate and influence at a senior level
• Excellent time management/prioritisation skills
• Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills
  

  How to apply

  To apply for this position, kindly forward your CV and cover letter to info@neuven-consult.com clearly indicating the job title you are applying for in the subject line