Bid Writer

The Company

The Forensic Access Group (incorporating Forensic Access, IntaForensics, Alecto Forensics, Analytical Services International and Forensic Testing Services- FTS) is a leading provider of forensic science services to the Criminal Justice System.   

We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced and fascinating industry to coordinate high-quality submissions to support our growth targets.

This position will at times work across all of our businesses and disciplines including Traditional & Digital Forensics, Cyber, Digital Investigations, Archaeology, Anthropology, Training and Family Law services.

The Position

With proven experience of bid writing, you will be responsible for producing and delivering compliant and professional bids within defined timescales.

You will play a key role in developing our win strategy, and therefore need to be able to think creatively.  You will be a skilled writer, who can write persuasive and compelling text.  You will have the skills to build and nurture strong relationships with our team of knowledgeable experts, supporting them through the bid process. 

The role incorporates the following responsibilities:

• Manage bid processes from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and all proposals are completed to a high and compliant standards
• Coordinate proposal responses, working with commercial, technical, finance and delivery teams to ensure proposals are accurate, complete and well-written
• Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process
• Monitor and report on bid activity, providing regular updates to senior management on status of current and upcoming bids
• Conduct research on competitors, market trends and client need to inform bid strategy and approach
• Coordinate and plan client presentations/visits required as part of the bid process
• Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both internally and with customers
• Meticulous spelling, grammar and attention to detail as well as excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task is essential to this role

Person specification:

• Proven ability in bid writing delivering complex product and services opportunities
• Ideally has a background in solution selling and experience of bid writing from opportunity identification through to project delivery, and will provide valuable input into value proposition development, opportunity qualification, win strategy, and solution delivery
• Confident in use of various IT systems and portals, and in data interpretation and presentation
• Must be an excellent communicator and comfortable working across multiple disciplines and stakeholders
• Will be conversant with the competitive marketplace
• Has the ability to manage complex, multi-work steam opportunities
• Solid understanding and management of internal governance procedures

Company Benefits:

The company supports and encourages individuals to grow and develop with their career whilst balancing work and life, truly accommodating with life outside of the business.  We are an ambitious, growing group of companies, but we maintain a small company culture.  Every team member is valued, with each individual having access to all levels of management, including the CEO who is onsite regularly.

• Company pension
• Healthcare benefit including employee assist program and 24-hour GP line
• Life insurance 3x salary
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working
• Employee recognition/long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Gym membership
• Regular social events
• Options for flexible/agile working

Continuous Professional Development is actively promoted through either in-house training or the support of participating in external courses, where appropriate.

Many companies claim to have a positive work culture, but if you were to join Forensic Access Group you would see for yourself that what we claim is actually true. The team that has been built here, is one that is kind and supportive. Just see for yourself what both our staff and customers have to say about Forensic Access:

‘The standard of service from Forensic Access is extremely good. Forensic Access deals with our trickiest cases and it is rare that they can't be sorted out.’

 

‘All the people who work at Forensic Access are great people. I felt welcomed immediately and continue to always feel supported by my colleagues’.

Additional Information:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.  Initially the role will be based from either our offices in Nuneaton or Wantage, South Oxfordshire with an element of working from home considered following successful probationary period.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

All employees must ensure that high quality standards are maintained and help drive continuous improvement.  They must also abide by the Forensic Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct and the Forensic Access Code of Conduct. 

What Happens Next

If you are interested, please click on the link to apply with a covering letter briefly detailing your interest in the role, how you meet the above criteria, along with salary expectations.

 

We are all about our people, following an initial successful application, those progressing to interview will have the opportunity to come into our offices, meet with the team and a tour of our offices and labs.  Individuals are the key to our success.

We want to ensure that you are as excited to be joining us, as we are for you to be joining us! 

Please note: Due to the nature of the role and our work, applicants will be required to be DBS checked, and able to pass a SC/NVVP3 security clearance check. To gain this level of security clearance you must have been resident in the UK for a continuous period of 5 years.