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• SouthamptonSO
• Posted 17th Nov 2009
• Posted by: Web Recruit Ltd
• Salary: 35000 GBP per annum + Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reference: JS O-MILBW1112/SP/1328505
• This job has been viewed 121 times since it was posted.

Job Description

Bid Writer/Copywriter Public Sector Contracts Totton, Southampton £35,000 Plus Pension, Medical Insurance, Relocation Assistance (including 6 months paid accommodation) Our client is a national company with annual turnover of £37m. They are manufacturers and service providers and their customers include government departments including the Ministry of Defence, NHS, Social Services and plc companies. An opportunity has now arisen for a Bid Writer/Copywriter to join their team. For this role our client is seeking an experienced writer with experience of preparing PQQ (pre-qualification questionnaire) and ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation. Working on tenders for the customers listed above as a Bid Writer/Copywriter, you will be tasked with writing method statements and proposals. The company's bid documents are positioned as sales materials, and as such, you should be able to write professional material that will convince the reader and decision maker and ensure our client has the best possible change to being awarded the contract. You must also have the ability to create some documents from scratch, such as executive summaries, as well as the ability to create core technical parts of the bid. As a Bid Writer/Copywriter your duties will include: * Taking bid opportunities from expression of interest and pre-qualification through to tender stage * Co-ordinating each bid, obtaining information from key members of each department * Reviewing the bid submission and suggesting improvements * Conducting potential client research to aid the production of the bid submission * Attending client meetings where required * Researching clients to ensure bids are specific to their requirements To be considered for this position you must have bid writing or copywriting experience gained within a private company. In addition to your exceptional level of English, you will also need to demonstrate strong proofreading skills and an excessive attention to detail. As the Bid Writer/Copywriter you should also be someone who can structure their sales argument, get their message across loud and clear, and make bids compelling, readable and coherent. You must also be comfortable turning technical information into plain English, whilst answering questions in a succinct and informative way. Additionally, you must be degree educated (or equivalent) and able to work to deadlines and under pressure. Good project management skills and an innovative approach are also required. To apply for the role of Bid Writer/Copywriter, please simply send your CV and a covering letter via the button shown. If your skills and experience meet with any of our client's requirements and/or needs, we will provide our client with your full details so that they can consider whether you may be suitable for the vacancy advertised. Your details, as submitted by you, will only be used in conjunction with this vacancy. By submitting your CV and cover letter to us, you give express consent to us using your details for this purpose. Additional Keywords: Technical Writer, Bid Writer, Copywriter, Bid Author, Senior Professional Copywriter, Technical/Tender Bid Writer, Technical Bid Writer, Tender Bid Writer, Bid Writing, Bid Manager, Public Sector, Proposals Writer, Pre-Qualification Writer. This vacancy is being advertised by Web Recruit Ltd. The services advertised by Web Recruit Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.