Bid Writer

At Mercator Digital, we're in search of a highly skilled technical bid writer to join our team and help continue a tradition of unparalleled client, customer, and employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a track record of outstanding management of bid / procurement processes and bid writing.

As a bid writer you'll :

Take a hands-on role in developing, writing, editing, and formatting high-quality winning bids, particularly at the early stages of framework submissions which tend to require case studies

Gain a deep understanding of potential clients' needs, tender requirements, and business operations, and where their needs can be met by Mercator's work

Work in a multi-disciplinary team in preparing written information on our experience, capabilities, and proposed project approach

Ensure all proposals are proofread, meet tender programme requirements, and align with Mercator's bid management standards

Identify and engage with expert contributors and associates as necessary to gather the necessary evidence for bids

Present technical information in easy to understand ways

Design, write, edit and submit bid documents

Bid Process / Management

Manage bid submission process as necessary.

Work with team members to determine bid writing strategies and manage bid timetables, deadlines, and necessary meetings effectively to ensure timely compelling submissions

Build, maintain and improve our answer repository on an ongoing basi s, keeping accurate records and save material to a 'bid library' for future use

Gather evidence to complete Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ)

Analyse and understand individual framework rules bid must adhere to

Essential skills and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills

A ble to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Excellent time management skills and prioritisation of tasks amongst multiple deadlines

Evidence of producing high standard written documents on a consistent and time sensitive basis

Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and assimilate large volumes of information into comprehensive proposals

Desirable skills and experience

Previous experience in a consultancy, procurement, writing or similar role, with a proven track record of writing high quality bids

Previous experience or understanding of the public sector procurement process, including open competition tenders, frameworks, etc.

Behaviours

Collaborative and thrives in a team setting

Self-motivated and driven, able to work independently and take responsibility for agreed areas of work.

Can demonstrate an emotional intelligence that balances client service, solutions and supporting others