Bids & Pursuits Content Writer / Manager
BDO
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Write and edit content for the automated bid template system, Templafy. You will liaise with subject matter experts and create /or edit Bid templates for our automated bid proposal production system.
- Produce professionally written proposals and pitch content that articulates the organisation’s value proposition and win themes across all service lines.
- Work collaboratively with the business to develop the value proposition and articulate the win themes and solution narrative that support the proposal
- Wrk closely with the wider Bids and Pursuits team members who are aligned to specific opportunities, who will seek your skills and advice as an accomplished content writer.
- Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment.
- Experience in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings/final document review, content sign-off and document production.
- Experience of coordinating/managing and updating a knowledgebase system is also desirable.
- Forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills
- Proven experience of working in a bids and pursuits team (ideally from a professional services business with leadership responsibility).
- The ability to develop senior stakeholder relationships with the gravitas to be ‘at the table’ and be seen as a trusted adviser.
- People management skills and experience.
- A thorough understanding and experience of bid strategy development through to ‘end-to end’ strategy execution.
- The ability to develop networks across the firm and at all levels.
- The ability to develop a ‘strategic view’ and challenge the status quo.
- The ability to present concepts and ideas to teams drawing upon deep experience of large-scale bids.
- A degree/ relevant professional qualification is desired (but not essential).
- Excellent time management /prioritisation skills.