Location: Pewsey SN9

Profile


An experienced and talented Bid Writer with a strong track record of winning bids within the Education, Youth, Employment and Regeneration sectors. With in-depth knowledge of what funders want to see, this writer has an eye for the unique selling point within each proposal and an ability to communicate it, even when the word count is limited. Organisations from both the public and third sector employ this writer to develop compelling, well-researched and concise bids, giving them the competitive edge.

Key Achievements


Bid writing success with ESF, ERDF, ESA, SFA, GLA, Lottery and EIF/Home Office funding as well as many other smaller trust, corporate and local authority funding bids.
100% success rates in 2018, writing 5 bids worth £50k and £1.8m.
One of this writer's recent bids was identified by the funder (GLA) as 'good practice' and a request was put out for them to use as a training tool to help other organisations submit better bids.
Prince2 qualified.

Experience


Over 10 years' experience working at Director level within the Public and Third sector, running Business Development teams, including Business Intelligence, Corporate PR and Marketing functions. A further 10 years working as a Freelance Bid Writer, not only developing partnerships, but also helping organisations to adopt good monitoring and quality infrastructures that support and evidence their track record. Experience of working with organisations who have recently won bids, to put in place effective Delivery Plans including budgets, staffing and resources and evaluation.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-50255

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid / Deal Strategist, Bid Administrator, Bid Analyst, Bid Author, Bid Co-ordinator, Bid Consultant, Bid Director, Bid Executive, Bid Manager, Bid Manager - Senior, Bid Pricing, Bid Writer, Business Development Manager, Content Manager, Contracts Manager, Document Co-ordinator, Document Manager, Document Writer, Editor, Estimator, Head of Bid Management, Head of Proposal Management, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Co-ordinator, Marketing Manager, Partner Manager, Pitch Manager, Process Consultant, Programme Director, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Proposal Author, Proposal Co-ordinator, Proposal Coach, Proposal Consultant, Proposal Director, Proposal Manager, Proposal Manager - Senior, Proposal Trainer, Proposal Writer, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: Bid Best Practice, Bid Governance, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Marketing Strategy, Bid Process Management, Bid Resource Allocation, Bid Risk Management, Business Development, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Competitive Dialogue, Compliance Matrix, Content Management, Contract Negotiation, CV Writing, Document Management, Due Diligence, Editorial Skills, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Framework Agreements, Industry Trained in Bid and Proposal Management, Learning Reviews, Marketing Communications, Negotiation Skills, OJEU, Other / Not Listed, People / Team Management, Pipeline Management, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Production, Proposal Software, Proposal Writing, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Training, TUPE, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, Bachelors Degree, GCSEs, Prince 2

  • Consultant Industries: Business Services - Other, Charity/Not for Profit, Education, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Non Profit Charitable Organisations, Other/Not Classified, Public Sector, Staffing/Employment Agencies