Are you passionate about making a difference in the social sector? Join our team as a Bids Writer / Manager. In this standalone role, you will be responsible for crafting bespoke, high-quality bid responses aimed at securing business tenders. You will collaborate with various departments to gather information and ensure our submissions meet and exceed client expectations.

We have a number of contract hubs across the UK that you can be based from with some home working. These include Brighton, Bristol, Wimbledon, Northampton or Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:
• Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the Contract Social Sector team
• Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ’s), Invitation to tender (ITT’s) and case studies
• Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients requirements
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Obtain, review and edit information received from subject matter experts
• Managing deadlines to ensure they are met
• Working across departments to obtain required information
• Preparation of presentations for RCM’s to aid initial overview of the company and to support post submission meetings
• Enhancing existing content in the bid library and creating new case studies for upcoming projects
• Updating existing case studies
• Manage the overall submission and re-tender of frameworks
• Upholding company values and ensuring responses reflect company values
• Maintain strong relationships with all external framework managers and provide support where necessary.
• Provide support to the business development function as needed in line with business strategy
• Building relationships with all departments and prioritisation of workload
• Ad-hoc projects and duties with other functions within the division as required

What we need from you

• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in bid writing or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to upholding company values and contributing to a positive team environment.

What we can offer you
• Basic salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. Last year, our sales reached over £2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:
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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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