Are you a skilled Bid Writer with a knack for business development? Do you thrive on creating compelling proposals that win clients and shape successful projects?
We are seeking a motivated Bid Writer / Business Development Manager with a background in project management or quantity surveying consultancy to lead our bid and framework submissions and support business development initiatives. This is a dynamic role for someone who enjoys crafting high-quality proposals, engaging with clients, and supporting the growth of the business. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and the ability to manage the full bid process.
This is an office based role in Bristol with occasional travel to their London/Birmingham offices, as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Bid and Framework Submission: Lead the end-to-end process for framework and bid submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Client Analysis: Analyse tender documents to understand client needs and tailor responses effectively.
Bid Preparation Planning: Manage timelines and ensure all bid preparation deadlines are met.
Collaboration: Liaise with managers and other stakeholders to align on bid details and approach.
Content Development: Prepare case studies, reference materials, and other bid content; edit or rewrite past tenders to incorporate relevant material.
Document Consistency: Collate materials from various departments, ensuring a consistent tone and style across the document.
Business Development Support: Drive business development initiatives, including CRM engagement, and monitor business development follow-ups.
Client Engagement: Support CRM management, client surveys, and gather client feedback to enhance service and proposal quality.
Quasi-Marketing Support: Develop and maintain a bid library; work closely with the marketing team to create proposal packs and case studies.
Requirements:
Degree-level education preferred, with a background in the PM/QS consultancy sector.
Demonstrated experience in bid writing, tender submissions, and business development engagement.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, accurate proposals.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines effectively.
Be willing to work from the office
Proactive approach to engaging with clients and supporting business development activities.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Travel Expenses
Pension
Health Insurance
Death in Service Benefit.
Free Parking on site
Flexible Working
This is an exciting, office-based role for someone ready to lead bid submissions, enhance the business development efforts, and play a key role in the team's growth. If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you!
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
