PROPOSAL WRITER: Business/Government

Role
Produce professionally written proposal content that clearly articulates the organisations value proposition. This is a networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines.

Experience
Proven skills in producing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment. The proposal writer will be experienced in leading storyboarding sessions, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign off and document production. Experience of coordinating and updating a knowledgebase system is beneficial.

Core Responsibilities
Lead storyboard sessions with bid / proposal team members and key stakeholders

Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts

Assist the Bid / Proposal manager in developing a proposal structure

Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant

Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Proposal Manager against agreed RFP deadlines, escalating issues as required

Re-write / edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, technical / product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery

Ability to coach sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practice

Present all new proposal content to the knowledgebase manager for potential re-use

Proposal automation software (or similar) experience

Communicate and influence at a senior level

Strong time management / prioritisation skills

Strong written English language skills

Excellent attention to detail.