Bid Writer

1.

Technical Writing and Content Creation

• As defined within the approach to bidding, the Bid Writer will own a response or set of responses as part of a competitive tendering opportunity.

• They will be responsible for working closely with colleagues in the Growth Enablement Team to understand our solution proposals as they evolve and develop written responses that reflect/articulate these discussions clearly and comprehensively.

• They will draft responses that fully respond to or exceed commissioner requirements, developed in line with tender documentation (e.g.

ITT, specification, scoring criteria) and in adherence to agreed review/submission deadlines.

2.

Research

• Support opportunities by contributing to research and data gathering from both internal and external sources, aimed at strengthening our bid responses.

• Typical deliverables include case studies, management information and literature reviews.

• This will require positive, proactive relationship building with colleagues from key workstreams across the business (both operational and corporate services).

3.

Storyboarding

• Storyboarding is a critical part of the response planning process that increases bid writing efficiency and quality.

It helps Bid Writers understand the task, generate ideas and map out their writing before beginning the first draft.

• Bid Writers will be responsible for leading on their own particular responses during a storyboarding session, interviewing key bid and wider business stakeholders to obtain the relevant information to complete their response.

4.

Proofreading

• As part of each bid process, Bid Writers will be tasked with proofreading work and materials created by other team members in line with an opportunity-specific Proofing Checklist.

• They will be required to provide a high level of attention to detail that ensures the highest standard of bid submission.

5.

Content Management

• Bid Writers will provide ongoing support with the development and maintenance of Maximus' Content Library.

• This will include ensuring contract summaries, case studies and references remain up to date.

• It will also include regularly refreshing the team's collateral on key topics such as Social Value, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability.

6.

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Proficiency in and/or a willingness to embrace using AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance bid writing efficiency and quality is key.

• The team has access to a range of cutting-edge tools to support various elements of the bid process.

7.

Continuous improvement/lessons learnt

• Following each submission, Bid Writers will collaborate with Bid Managers to conduct a detailed lessons learnt process, providing feedback to improve future bidding activity.

• Detailed win/loss analysis conducted to understand the positives and areas for improvement within the bid results.

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