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Bid Writer
Bid Writer – Razorblue
About the Role
We are looking for a Bid Writer to join our growing team of like-minded tech professionals. This role offers a unique blend of bid writing, sales support, and strategic business development within a dynamic IT environment.
Responsibilities
Bid Writing & Proposal Creation (70%)
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Bid/Proposal Writing
- Write clear, persuasive, and tailored content for bids, proposals, and tender documents.
- Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across all submissions.
- Translate complex technical or operational information into accessible language.
- Work with the Bid Manager to maintain a library of reusable content, case studies, and credentials.
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Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all bids comply with client specifications, internal governance, and scoring criteria.
- Review and edit content for accuracy, grammar, and impact.
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Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with subject matter experts in business development, commercial, and operational teams.
- Attend bid kick-off and review meetings.
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Research & Intelligence Gathering
- Analyze tender documents and customer requirements.
- Assist the Bid Manager in competitor analysis and market research to inform bid strategy.
- Stay updated with industry trends and procurement practices.
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Post-Bid Activities
- Attend debriefs and lessons-learned sessions.
- Support client presentations.
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Bid/Proposal Coordination
- Work with the Bid Manager to ensure end-to-end bid processes for new business opportunities and key frameworks.
- Manage deadlines, documentation, and submission requirements.
Sales & Revenue Growth (30%)
- Support the sales cycle from initial contact to qualified handover to the New Business team.
- Collaborate with the new business team in prospect meetings to enhance success rates.
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Requirements
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Qualifications
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
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Experience
- Proven experience in bid writing or proposal development, preferably in a B2B or public sector environment.
- (Desirable) Experience in IT, particularly for Microsoft Partners or Managed Service Providers.
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Skills & Competencies
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Ability to persuade, influence and negotiate at all levels, internally and externally.
- Strong telephone and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, building strong relationships.
- Determined, enthusiastic, reliable, and sociable.
- Creative thinking and a strategic mindset.
- Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and able to perform under pressure, managing multiple deadlines.
- Familiarity with procurement portals and tendering processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document formatting tools.
- Exceptional conversational fluency in English to clarify complex technical issues.
Why Join Razorblue?
Working at Razorblue is for driven, technologically passionate individuals—those who eager to innovate and collaborate in an environment shaped by learning and growth.
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Hybrid Working Policy
We balance remote flexibility with in-office natural learning opportunities because we value collaboration and teamwork.
Core Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum (based on experience).
- Hybrid Work: 50% office time.
- Flexible Working: Tailored to individual needs.
- Holidays: 25 days + public holidays + option to purchase 10 extra days.
- Health & Well-being:
- Private Health Insurance (Vitality Health).
- Birthday off.
- Enhanced parental/childcare leave.
- Professional Growth:
- Fully funded training and accreditations.
- A broader suite of career development opportunities.
- Community &Extra Perks:
- Two paid charity volunteering days per year.
- Discounted broadband.
- Life insurance.
- Quarterly team social fund.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Tech gear through our Currys partnership.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Scheme for eco-friendly transport.
We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Should you require any adjustments to navigate our application or interview process, we encourage you to reach out—support is always available.
For Agencies & Recruiters (Note)
Razorblue manages direct applications for efficiency. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding our vacancies, except as formal requests. Direct candidates should apply via our website to ensure smoother processing.
We don’t accept unsolicited speculative CVs. Any fees or commissions remain our responsibility if hired through channels other than direct recruitment or an active requisition from our Talent Acquisition team. Please apply only for posted openings.
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