Bid and Proposal Writer

We're looking for a Bid and Proposal Writer to join our Marketing team and take ownership of the writing on our RFP and tender responses. You'll take technical, operational and commercial input from colleagues across our UK, US and APAC offices and turn it into clear, persuasive and fully compliant proposals for - primarily, but not exclusively - private sector and enterprise clients. You'll also build up our bid content library so that each bid is quicker and stronger than the last.About SilverDoorSilverDoor is a corporate serviced accommodation provider. For more than 25 years, our 400-strong team has found serviced apartments and extended-stay accommodation for business travellers, relocating employees and project teams in over 140 countries. Our clients include global companies, global mobility and HR teams, relocation management companies and travel management companies. A lot of our new business comes through formal RFPs and tenders, which is where you come in.What You'll DoWrite, edit, and proofread RFP, RFI and tender responses that are persuasive, compliant and submitted on timePlan each bid, including building compliance matrices, setting timelines, and managing input from subject matter experts and reviewers across different time zonesHelp shape bid strategy through kick-off meetings, storyboarding and win-theme sessionsMake sure every submission follows the client's required format as well as our brand voice and styleWork with our design team to improve the look of bids, attachments and presentationsMaintain and grow the bid content library, including standard answers, case studies and good examples from past bidsKeep the bid tracker up to date and report on pipeline, output and win ratesRun internal debriefs after each submission, and ask clients for feedback on every outcome, whether we win or loseUse what you learn from feedback to keep improving how we bidSupport the Marketing and Business Development teams with smaller presentations, client content and communications when neededWhat We're Looking ForEssentialTwo years’ experience in writing or coordinating bids, RFPs or proposals in either the public or private sectors, or five years’ experience in a related role such as Marketing, Business Development, Copywriting, Procurement, or CommunicationsExcellent writing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, persuasive copyA sharp eye for detail and strong proofreading skillsConfidence working with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders, including chasing people for input when deadlines are closeStrong organisation, and the ability to stay calm while juggling several fixed deadlines at onceConfident and proficient across Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint.DesirableKnowledge of bid best practice, such as APMP Foundation or similarKnowledge of corporate travel, relocation, global mobility or hospitalityA degree or relevant professional qualificationApply today to join the corporate travel experts trusted by businesses worldwide.