Bid Writer

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Location: Bristol BS5

Profile


A versatile leader in content development with 16 years' experience writing professionally. This Associate has spent the last five years leading £multi-million bids across the public sector. A former journalist (The Times, Vice Media) and copywriter (Barclays, Coca-Cola, Accenture), they are adept at helping clients win high-value, strategic tenders by leading written proposal and pitch development, from capture to storyboarding to submission and pitch. Coaching and interviewing SMEs to develop compelling and differentiated bid solutions that surpass buyer requirements. Supporting legal/commercial teams on how to navigate competitive dialogue procedures and frameworks. Leveraging AI where appropriate at crucial stages of the bid lifecycle to drive efficiencies and momentum and bid managing and/or supporting bid managers.

Key achievements
Lead bid writer for c.£500m+ worth of winning bids, for NHS, GDS, MOD, Home Office, HMRC and more.

Led major CCS (now GCA) framework bids securing major routes to market for Bif Four firm.

Designed and delivered transformative bid training to Big Four firm, upskilling c.2,000+ in how to write with impact.

APMP-certified.

Experience


With 10 years' experience as a journalist and copywriter, followed by six years in pursuits, this Associate combines editorial rigour, marketing expertise and bidding excellence. They are an excellent communicator and comfortable working across all levels of seniority - helping to challenge, shape and define winning solutions. Whilst most of their bidding experience spans the public sector (across almost all industries therein), they have supported private sector bids in audit, FM and lotteries.

  • Primary Discipline: Bid Writer

  • Reference No: CAN-60674

  • Consultant Disciplines: Bid Manager, Bid Manager / Writer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Writer

  • Consultant Skills: AI for Bid Management, APMP Member, Bid Best Practice, Bid Kick-Off, Bid Management, Bid Marketing Strategy, Bid Process Management, Bid Review, Bid Writing, Business Development, Capture Management, Client Facing, Coaching and Mentoring, Content Management, Copy Writing, CV Writing, Document Management, Editorial Skills, Framework Agreements, Generative AI for Proposal Writing, Knowledge Management, Knowledgebase Design, Learning Reviews, Marketing Communications, PQQ Experience, Pre-Proposal Planning, Pre-sales Experience, Pre-Written Content Development, Presentation Skills, Print Management, Programme Management, Project Management, Proof Reading, Proposal Best Practice, Proposal Content Management, Proposal Governance, Proposal Graphics, Proposal Leadership, Proposal Management, Proposal Production, Proposal Software, Proposal Writing, Pursuit Management, Qualification Skills, Rebidding Strategy, Red Team Review Lead, Relationship Management, RFP / ITT Experience, Risk Management and Compliance, Solution Design, Spanish Language, Storyboarding Skills, Strategy Development, Training, Value Proposition Development, Win Strategy Development

  • Consultant Qualifications: A Levels, APMP Foundation, APMP Practitioner, Bachelors Degree

  • Consultant Industries: Accounting and Auditing Services, Aerospace and Defence, Architectural and Design Services, Business Services - Other, Charity/Not for Profit, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Computer/IT Services, Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure, Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office, Consultancy, Defence, Education, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Services, Financial Services, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare Services, Highways, Human Resources, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Management Consulting Services, Pharmaceutical, Printing and Publishing, Professional Services, Public Sector, Rail, Real Estate and Property Management, Recruitment, Renewables, SaaS, Telecomms, Telecommunication Services

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