Bid Writer

Salary: £44,250 per annum plus bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Location: KDC Bolton, BL1 2TF

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Reporting to the KDCV Proposals Manager and working with internal and external technical experts, the post holder will take a hands-on role in developing, writing, editing, and formatting complex high-quality winning bids and tenders, at all stages of the tender lifecycle from initial prospect to contract award.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our people’s pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing:

• Author and coordinate winning proposals for EOIs, PQQs, RFPs, and ITTs in line with corporate guidelines

• Develop impactful responses that address customer needs and highlight company value propositions

• Contribute to the entire proposal process, from kick-off meetings to final submission, ensuring quality and timeliness

• Collaborate with Business Development teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to enhance response quality

• Drive sustainability messaging throughout all proposal content, aligning with customer requirements and identifying opportunities

• Establish and maintain relationships across business units to support new and existing tender opportunities

• Ensure all submissions adhere to corporate branding, quality standards, and effectively convey the company's messages to customers

What we're looking for:

• Educated to at least A Level or equivalent (Essential)

• NVQ Level 5 or equivalent experience (Desirable)

• Experience in decommissioning, industrial, or construction sectors (Desirable)

• Advanced written communication skills with expertise in proposal writing best practices

• Strong attention to detail and advanced proofreading abilities

• Expert time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

• Advanced organisational skills to manage multiple projects and present information clearly and logically

• Proficiency in IT, including experience with CRM systems and graphic design packages

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders

• Adaptability to tailor writing style for different audiences and work in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of work winning procedures and experience managing complex, high-value tenders/proposals

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.