Bid Writer

at  SASSE

Job Role:
Bid Writer
Location: High Wycombe
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
Contracted: 40 hrs p/week, Monday- Friday
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Other benefits: Access to company’s reward & recognition platform.
The company:
Welcome to the Sasse Group, the home of a family, a business that thrives on the potential of our people and the success of our teamwork. We are currently recruiting for the role of a Bid Writer, and we are looking to hear from candidates who are positive, have a can-do attitude and have ambition to grow. Sasse is a company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology and recognising the value of people in our organisation. We value our people and believe that our people and customers should be the focus of everything that we do. If that sounds like you, and you want to be part of a fantastic team with uncapped opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
What you can expect from us:
Modern offices with social spaces that encourage collaboration with colleagues and ensure everyone is welcome. You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits via our reward and recognition platform. You’ll also have the option, through our salary sacrifice scheme, to enrol in the cycle to work & electric car scheme. Our reward gateway platform offers you access to huge discounts in store and online with your favourite brands. We operate a flexible working program and will do our best to support your social and family wellbeing for rest days and Annual Leave requests.
Recognising our people and preparing the business for the future is important for us and offer the opportunity for further education & leadership programs. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds & experience.
The Role:
This role is ideal for a post grad role with someone looking to gain experience however would also be suitable for any level. It is essential that you are an ambitious and creative person that wishes to make the role their own. You will be working for a modern employer with amazing personal development opportunities as our company continues to grow.
The overarching aim of this role is to promote our company and services and demonstrate the businesses key selling points and experience.
Your Responsibilities:

Your main responsibilities and requirements include but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality, persuasive bid writing for bids of various sizes, scale and complexity for the various departments within Sasse
• Produce technical and professional documents to support tender submissions.
• Prepare relevant responses to tender / PQQ / SQ questions with support from departments with specialist knowledge.
• Manage and update the submission library.
• Assist with bid management on tenders – understand progression, process and maintain records of progression in assistance to the Bid and Project Manager.
• Support the tender and operational teams in compiling and attending client facing presentations
• Produce compelling digital content such as bid proposal documents & Sales materials with the support & experience from key stakeholders, ensuring content is written to enhance the Sasse values and USPs.
• Ensure all bids are unique and fit unique client expectations, criteria for success and reflect client corporate values
• Ensure consistency and transparency across the bid writing process
• Analyse and collate feedback from bids (both successful and unsuccessful), report on feedback to Bid and Project Manager and Commercial Director with suggestions to ensure continuous improvement

Additional duties:

• Research industry trends, competitor activities, and client needs to enhance bid submissions and inform content strategies.
• Offer guidance and support to junior team members and staff involved in bid writing, sharing best practices and improving overall content quality.
• Manage the visual layout of bid documents to ensure a professional and impactful presentation.
• Maintain adherence to legal, regulatory and corporate standards in all bid submissions, including confidentiality and data protection.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations or site visits to gather insights, present solutions and strengthen client relationships.
• Generate reports on bid progress, content effectiveness, and feedback analysis for review
• Support various projects and initiatives as assigned by the Bid and Project Manager or senior leadership, contributing to the team’s and organization’s success.

About you:
You must have a valid UK driving licence as you will mainly be required to use your own vehicle to travel to our customer sites (mileage and travel expenses will be reimbursed). The candidate must be located within the home counties in order to travel to our head office in High Wycombe and be able to access our sites.
IT literacy and creative understanding of social media platforms is essential. Correct grammar, writing skills and photography skills are also essential to ensure success in the role. The candidate must work well independently and be able to reach and set specific targets as well as communicating their successes and barriers transparently.

Your main responsibilities and requirements include but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality, persuasive bid writing for bids of various sizes, scale and complexity for the various departments within Sasse
• Produce technical and professional documents to support tender submissions.
• Prepare relevant responses to tender / PQQ / SQ questions with support from departments with specialist knowledge.
• Manage and update the submission library.
• Assist with bid management on tenders – understand progression, process and maintain records of progression in assistance to the Bid and Project Manager.
• Support the tender and operational teams in compiling and attending client facing presentations
• Produce compelling digital content such as bid proposal documents & Sales materials with the support & experience from key stakeholders, ensuring content is written to enhance the Sasse values and USPs.
• Ensure all bids are unique and fit unique client expectations, criteria for success and reflect client corporate values
• Ensure consistency and transparency across the bid writing process
• Analyse and collate feedback from bids (both successful and unsuccessful), report on feedback to Bid and Project Manager and Commercial Director with suggestions to ensure continuous improvemen

Additional duties:

• Research industry trends, competitor activities, and client needs to enhance bid submissions and inform content strategies.
• Offer guidance and support to junior team members and staff involved in bid writing, sharing best practices and improving overall content quality.
• Manage the visual layout of bid documents to ensure a professional and impactful presentation.
• Maintain adherence to legal, regulatory and corporate standards in all bid submissions, including confidentiality and data protection.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations or site visits to gather insights, present solutions and strengthen client relationships.
• Generate reports on bid progress, content effectiveness, and feedback analysis for review
• Support various projects and initiatives as assigned by the Bid and Project Manager or senior leadership, contributing to the team’s and organization’s success