Bid Writer (6990)
Posted 5 days ago by Cromwell Tools Export
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater Leicester Area
Summary: The Bid Writer at Cromwell is responsible for developing, writing, and editing proposals, tenders, and quotations to secure business contracts. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders to ensure proposals align with client requirements and company strengths. The position emphasizes critical writing skills and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering exceptional service. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating Cromwell's offerings into compelling proposals that meet specific tender requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, write, and edit detailed proposals, tenders, and quotations.
- Complete Request for Information (RFI) for new business tenders.
- Manage narrative library via Microsoft OneNote, adding and amending content.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure content accuracy and alignment with business goals.
- Utilize Adobe InDesign and Illustrator for bespoke narrative documents.
Key Skills:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
- Critical writing skills and attention to detail.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage timelines and keep others on track.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leicester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
No matter where you are in your career – or where you want to be – we’re here to create a great place to work where you can grow, perform and love what you do. At Cromwell, we’re all individuals, with unique backgrounds and personalities. But we have one thing in common: - delivering exceptional service for our customers. And we do this through our purpose, to Keep Operations Running and People Safe .
Your main responsibilities will be to develop, write, and edit detailed, clear, and persuasive proposals, tenders, and quotations in response to client requirements and tender documents ahead of final submission.
The Role
You will play a key role in helping to win and retain business contracts by crafting persuasive and tailored proposals. Your main purpose will be to translate Cromwell’s strengths, services, and ambitions into a compelling case, as set out by the specific tender requirements given. This will involve understanding the customer’s needs, collaborating with key stakeholders, writing clearly and persuasively while ensuring compliance to the bid specification is adhered to.
What will you do on a normal day?
- Complete Request for Information (RFI) for new business tenders
- Develop and write bespoke narrative documents, using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
- Manage narrative library via Microsoft OneNote, adding and amending content that supports the narrative process
- Manage key stakeholder relationships with subject matter experts across the business, to ensure content is accurate and aligned with the business’ goals and reality
What are we looking for?
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator (Essential)
- Critical writing skills / attention to detail
- Managing timelines & keeping others on track
- Strong stakeholder management skills
What’s in it for you?
Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
Group Personal Pension
Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
Company bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Commitment to employee development plans
24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.
About Cromwell
Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working. We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential. Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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Location Leicester (Head Office) 65 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leics, UK, LE18 2FS
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Location: Leicester (Head Office)
Working Hours per week: 38
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
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Group Personal Pension
Company Funded Healthcare
Bonus Scheme
Cycle to Work
24/7 Wellbeing Support
Free Tea & Coffee
Discounted Cromwell Products
Retail & Leisure Discount Scheme