Bid Writer - London, United Kingdom - Opencast Software

Opencast Software
Opencast Software
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Ready for a new challenge?
Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?

If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We're a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.


The role
The role involves writing our response to a range of Government and public sector procurements through varied frameworks.

You'll work with the wider Opencast team to write compelling bid responses, drawing on the expertise and experience of our consulting team.

Within the role, there is scope to get involved in wider bid management activities. This could include helping teams to prepare for bid presentations, answer planning and Q&A scenarios.


We will consider you even if you have limited bid experience, if you can demonstrate strong written communication skills and a good understanding of digital and technology product/services procurement.


Essential experience:


  • Developing, writing and editing bid responses in line with client requirements
  • Reviewing and analysing tender documents to understand requirements
  • Working with the wider team to identify and understand win themes and USPs
  • Developing bid storyboards and answer plans to provide a structured bid response
  • Using best practice bid writing techniques to improve our writing quality
  • Analysing evaluation criteria to improve our bid response
  • Working with partner organisations to write joint bid responses
  • Working on multiple bids simultaneously, each with its own deadlines and requirements

You'll need a good understanding of:

  • Developing bid writing strategy against client requirements
  • Reviewing, editing, giving feedback and formatting bid responses
  • Researching information about clients to support compelling proposals
  • Training in storytelling techniques

Other essential skills:


  • Have a keen eye and is detailed oriented
  • Can coordinate multiple priorities in parallel
  • Can clearly articulate the benefits of products so they align with client needs
  • Want to learn and are naturally inquisitive
  • Are a problemsolver and enjoy challenging the status quo
  • Are highly organised and have good time management skills
  • Can coach bid teams on best practice writing
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Are a team player and collaborate well with others

Other helpful experience:


  • Experience of bid writing in a technology consultancy
  • Knowledge of technology consultancy services, methods and technologies
  • In responding to Government Frameworks e.g., DOS/DSP opportunities
  • With pricing bids, responding to proposed scenarios and preparing rate cards
  • Track record of successful bid submissions

What our offer includes
A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.

Flexible hours and 25 days' holiday. Generous training budget.

People to support you every step of the way.


Where you'll work
Our hybrid model means you could work from our HQ, a city hub, a client site or home.


We include you
We won't discriminate on age, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. We'll consider applicants from overseas.


Interview
Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We'll make any adjustments to help you.


Want to know more?

Salary:
£40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Gym membership

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Technical Writing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in London
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