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Senior Bid Writer | Proftech

Senior Bid Writer

  Coventry, West Midlands

Reference #: 895148_1747133022
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Salary: £45000 - £48000
Sector: Sales
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 13/05/2025

Senior Bid Writer

Job Details

The company is a dynamic and growing business in the Water and Wastewater sector. They are on an ambitious growth path and exploring exciting strategic opportunities to cement our place as a sector leader and now looking for a Senior Bid Writer to join our Team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Senior Bid Writer, you'll be at the heart of our business development efforts, crafting high-quality, persuasive content for bids, proposals, and tenders. Your work will be crucial in securing new business and driving company growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bid Development: Evaluate tenders, identify success factors, and submit top-notch documentation.

  • Content Creation: Write, edit, and proofread compelling bid content, ensuring clarity and persuasiveness.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather insights and create cohesive responses.

  • Quality Assurance: Ensure all bids meet the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

  • Training & Development: Mentor team members and promote best practices in bid writing.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

  • Experience: Significant experience in bid writing (preferrable construction/government clients) and proposal management, familiarity with UK tender processes, and a strong understanding of financial and commercial issues.

  • Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, ability to manage multiple bids, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Capabilities: A "can do" attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You'll also have to hold a full U.K driving licence

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you'll get being part of the family:

  • Salary range of £45,000 - £48,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of base salary per annum (based on company performance)
  • Company car allowance
  • Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
  • Sharesave - the chance to buy shares at a discounted rate
  • Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
  • Family friendly policies
  • Two volunteering days per year

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& candidates in the Midlands

candidate

"Understand all of your needs and only put you forward for positions which are perfect for you. Have not got a bad word to say about them. Would highly recommend. Thank you for placing me in my perfect job!"

Jess – Product Design Engineer – Tamworth

candidate

"I have dealt with Proftech Talent for both recruitment in my previous management role and in my new role too. I find them extremely professional and good people to have in your corner either as someone recruiting or as a job seeker. They have amazing industry knowledge and a great way of only placing people they know are a fit for the job role."

Andrea – Sales Professional – Derby

client

"We view Proftech as a fundamental part of our recruitment process, they have successfully found a number of critical hires since we engaged with them and they have really taken the time to get to know our business and culture resulting in a great partnership."

Terri Reeves - HR Assistant - HIB

client

"ProfTech Talent offered us a unique and personalised service. They took the time to fully understand what we do, our objectives and our new role, and then went in search of the kind of person suitable for our business. They filled our position within 5 days and we couldn’t be happier with our new Senior Sales Executive. Thank you ProfTech for helping us build a better and stronger team. Clearly the professional experts in recruitment!"

Gemma Payne - Operations Director - Auction News, Derby.

candidate

"I have nothing but positive things to say about Proftech Talent and the time they invested in me. Their friendly, open and honest approach stood out and their personal touch and speed of response made me feel valued as a candidate. I would not hesitate to work with Proftech Talent again, both as a candidate and as a client."

Helen – Senior HR – Telford

candidate

"I had an excellent experience at Proftech Talent. They were extremely professional, on the ball and of great support during my application. Would definitely recommend using this company for helping you find a new job."

Robert – Graphic Designer – Tamworth

client

"Proftech Talent have filled numerous engineering and technical roles for us over the years we have been working with them. They have the best success rate of the agencies on our PSL and are our go-to agency for all of our STEM roles. They have the rare combination of a personalised, tailored service with delivery of real results. I have found every member of the team professional, helpful and communicative, and would happily recommend them."

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