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If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.\nJob Title - Bid Writer\nLocation - National\nThe Bid Writer supports the national pre-construction function within Integrated Solutions, leading development of written responses for Galliford Try’s framework and strategic project bidding activities.The role will create effective and impactful responses to tender questionnaires. To develop content you will work with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts. Our digital strategy includes the use of AI systems to support information retrieval and response development.\nWhat you will be doing:\nWrite high-quality proposal documents by coordinating, producing, and editing written content\nOwn question content as part of the wider bid process, contributing to the bid team throughout the tender process\nGather and assess information to align client drivers with our proposed solution\nLead collaborative workshops to support response planning, and win theme and solution development\nMeet deadlines in agreement with the Bid Managers/Bid Leads across multiple workstreams\nMaintain exacting quality standards, including in the use of AI tools to aid response development and bespoke template documentation\nCarryout thorough preparation work and development of repeatable collateral to use within bids.\nUndertake research to inform best practice, and sharing learning across our internal social media channels\nBuild and develop relationships with key business sector teams, including our GLOBE knowledge management team, providing concise information to support their roles\nAnalyse and review previous submissions and client feedback, capturing learning for trend analysis and response improvement \nProduce award submissions and case study information\nPresent information using tools such as PowerPoint and Teams\nAbout You:\nIndustry-specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the construction sector\nExcellent organisational skills, for example the ability to efficiently plan work across multiple tender programmes\nExcellent written English and communication skills\nFlexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high-quality submissions on time\nIndustry-specific knowledge of Bid Writing within the construction sector\nExcellent organisational skills, for example the ability to efficiently plan work across multiple tender programmes\nExcellent written English and communication skills\nFlexibility to meet time pressures to deliver high-quality submissions on time\n\nWhat We Can Offer in Return:\nWith an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.\nWe are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.\nWe invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.\nOur industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.\nOur Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.\nOur benefits:\nWe put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.\nGenerous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays\nA wide range of corporate discounts\nCycle to Work schemes\nComprehensive pension plan\nCompetitive family leave policy \nRegular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme\nPrivate medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it\nPaid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role\nAbout us:\nOur purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.\nWe do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.\nAdditional Information:\nGalliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.\nWe encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements, we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.\nDon’t meet every requirement of the role? 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