Bid Writer Level 2 - Maximus

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The Bid Writer is responsible for providing high quality writing expertise and support for Maximus UK bid and proposal opportunities, enabling us to win work and grow our business.

This will involve working proactively with wider Business Development and business colleagues to develop a clear understanding of our bidding strategy and ensuring that approach is translated into a clear and winning bid response.

The Bid Writer should have a passion for writing that results in proposals being articulated in a compelling way that supports us to win new business.

1.Own all or parts of a written tender response, as defined within the bidding approach. Responsible for working with colleagues in the solution development team to understand and input into our solution proposals as they evolve and develop written responses that reflect these discussions. Draft responses that fully respond to or exceed commissioner questions/requirements, developed in line with tender review/submission deadlines.
2. Collaborate with Business Development colleagues (e.g. Bid Director, Bid Manager, other Bid Writers, Solution Architect, etc.) and wider business colleagues (e.g. operational, IT, MI, etc.) to ensure both a comprehensive understanding of the offer being developed and that it is effectively articulated within written responses. Take on board and incorporate feedback provided by bid reviewers.
3. Proofreading of work and materials created by other team members, providing constructive feedback that ensures the highest standard of bid submission.
4. Support opportunity capture by contributing to research and data gathering from both internal and external sources, aimed at building our pipeline and strengthening bid responses. This may be conducted in line with a specific bidding opportunity, or to support the ongoing development of our Bid Library in the UK or internationally.
5. Engage with continuous improvement activities, such as capturing and contributing to lessons learned and bid submission reviews.
6. Ensure all relevant systems and reporting tools are kept up to date and accurate as required

ESSENTIAL •Strong, demonstrable track record of writing content for winning bids (at least 2 years' experience)
•Experience of working in a busy bid writing environment, under pressure with the ability to manage multiple stakeholder needs and demands on time
•Compelling writing skills, complete with a high standard of spelling and grammar
•Able to manage competing deadlines and priorities confidently
•Ability to interpret and tailor writing styles to a range of audiences from different sectors and commissioning organisations
•Experience of generating new ideas as part of a bid writing or solution development team
•Experience of collating and consolidating opportunity related research to support in the localisation and personalisation of business cases / proposals
•Strong IT skills including the use of Word, Excel and Outlook
•Experience of working to both internal and external deadlines
•High level of accuracy and attention to detail required with ability to work quickly, diligently and efficiently
•Editing, proof-reading and report formatting skills
•Good interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Note: As well as possessing the necessary qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience, having the right mindset and behaviours which are in line with our company values is equally important. Our Ignite Performance framework gives equal weighting to KPI's, Objectives and Values and Behaviours.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.