Usually a Bid Writer will have a background or experience in a journalistic environment, be it a past role or a qualification (degree or equivalent).

The ability to work as a team and to get accurate, high quality information from all bid stakeholders in order to produce bid collateral is essential. The ideal candidate for this job should be able to write effective, concise and compelling content while under the pressure sometimes associated with deadlines. The role won’t only involve writing content for use in the bid, but also presentations and all supporting documentation, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach. The role also requires reviewing and editing previously written content where necessary, working with other bid team members to produce written bid responses and presentation collateral in line with deadlines. The job title used can vary according to industry but the role and responsibilities will be similar and all the titles will indicate writing as the main objective of the role.Ī Bid Writer will usually work under the supervision of a Bid Manager or Bid Coordinator and will assist them in developing a proposal structure. SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS A PROPOSAL WRITER, DOCUMENT WRITER, PROPOSAL EDITOR OR BID AUTHOR. SEE ALLl CURRENT AVAILABLE BID WRITER ROLES Sometimes the bid team can be comprised of a variety of different personnel, including those seconded from other departments or areas of the business and it is vital that the Bid Manager is able to supply interim line management to these contributors.Įxcellent communications skills are a must, both verbal and written – the importance of being able to converse and liaise with all bid contributors is key and being able to ‘speak their language’ is vital to get the most from everyone, ensuring the bid is as good as it possibly can be.Īny bid should be thorough and accurate so it makes sense that your Bid Manager should be a highly capable individual, with a keen eye for detail, consistency and accuracy.Įxperience of working in a bid team previously (the degree of experience you require will be reflected in the salary and the ideal candidate will expect and will impact the ‘level’ of candidate you attract)Ĭan demonstrate effective bid writing skills (even if they will not be writing the actual bid documentation) They should be an experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire others able to obtain a high level of work from the team to ensure all deadlines are met efficiently and that the bid is of the highest quality possible. The ideal Bid Manager should be highly motivated, innovative, customer focused and have a ‘can do’ attitude. They source and co-ordinate design input to ensure the visual standard of all documentation and presentation material is first class and eye-catching. They ensure all bid documentation is clear, concise and - crucially - compelling. The Bid Manager is responsible for the quality of all aspects of the bid, including written documentation and presentations. They will ensure all timelines are met and that the bid submitted is as complete and accurate as possible, whilst also best reflecting your company’s services and abilities. The Bid Manager must co-ordinate all parties involved in the bid process to ensure everyone is aware of the level of contribution expected of them and knows when their deadlines are. Essentially, the role is that of a Project Manager but is specific to the bid process, so don’t think that you can co-opt a Project Manager who is at a loose end! The initial evaluation of an opportunity to compete for a contract through the production of a bid. A Bid Manager is sometimes also referred to as a Bid Coordinator – the job title used is usually in line with the nomenclature used within an organisation (some companies like to avoid the word ‘manager’) – and doesn’t affect the actual job description. See all current available Bid Manager rolesĪ BID MANAGER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SMOOTH MANAGEMENT OF THE ENTIRE BID PROCESS

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