Bid Writer

Cromwell

  • Leicester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 RoleYou 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 CromwellCromwell 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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