Lead Bid Writer
Serco
- Brussel
- Vast
- Voltijds
To keep ahead, we have to evolve continually and enhance the way we deliver our services. Everyone in Serco has a role to play, here.Serco provides the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.Our Bidding Team has the objective to support this by winning good business. We are therefore looking to recruit a talented Lead Bid Writer to provide expertise to bids with varying subject matter, scale and complexity across our European business unit.We look forward to meeting you! Discover the offer below and click on 'Apply' if you know that your skillset and talents are a suitable match for this opportunity.Role ResponsibilityThe successful candidate will focus on the following tasks:
- Supporting individual bid teams in the production of winning responses;
- Owning the creation of storyboards and supporting Subject Matter Experts in completing them/ensuring they are adhered to throughout bid development;
- Working with technical and commercial colleagues to extract information and 'interpret' technical/financial solutions;
- Creating high-quality responses that are well-written, accurate and concise;
- Working with the graphic design team to produce visually-engaging documents;
- Incorporating win themes, USPs, case studies etc. into responses, with the objective of scoring maximum points against the customer's evaluation criteria;
- Conducting research to supplement bid responses;
- Collation and presentation of data to support governance meetings where required;
- Support Bid Managers and wider bid teams with ad hoc tasks as required;
- Lead the writing team on a daily basis, supporting junior colleagues and SMEs within operational teams.
- Ability to deliver high-quality written work under the pressure of tight deadlines;
- Ability to grasp and assimilate complex information quickly and apply creative intellect;
- Methodical, process-driven and organised approach with excellent attention to detail;
- Experience of template creation and document editing;
- Highly proficient with MS Office and relevant tools (Adobe etc.);
- Excellent communication skills, including relationship development and stakeholder management;
- Confident, persuasive and articulate communication;
- Excellent English is essential - proficiency in French, Dutch and/or German a significant advantage.
- Excellent Salary
- Corporate Benefits Package
- Further information available from the Serco Europe Recruitment Team
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.