Bid Writer

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Bid Coordinator to join our growing team in Nottingham or Leeds. This role is crucial in supporting our sales and business development efforts by creating compelling and high-quality proposals for our diverse range of solutions. You will work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to understand client needs and translate them into winning proposals. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to review and write new sales proposals/renewals as well as implement standardisation, consistency and automation to our processes. 

• Work alongside the Bid Director to oversee all aspects of the proposals preparation, ensuring quality, compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner

• Analyse Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and other client requirements to understand project scope and objectives

• Collaborate with sales, product, legal, and technical teams to gather necessary information and develop tailored solutions

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive proposal content, including executive summaries, technical responses, pricing schedules, and service level agreements

• Ensure proposals are compliant with client requirements and internal guidelines

• Coordinate the review and approval process for proposals with relevant stakeholders

• Manage proposal deadlines and ensure timely submission

• Plan and manage bid activities, resources and risks

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the proposal process and templates.

• Develop and maintain knowledge information library, working with SMEs across the business on a frequent basis to maintain the content and ensure the best and most recent material is readily available 

• Develop and maintain documented processes and guidelines for the periodic update of knowledge information library content material

• Support with the formatting/quality of bid/tenders/renewals and supporting material

• Proof read bids/responses; checking for quality and consistency

• Performing lessons-learnt reviews to gain feedback from internal stakeholders.

• Provide general administrative support as required

​What experience you need

• Proven experience in proposal writing, bid management, or a similar role, within SaaS or financial services.

• High level of commercial awareness with ability to develop bid specific win strategies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand client needs and develop effective solutions  

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

• Have managed multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment  

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Understanding of the sales lifecycle and proposal development best practices

• Written bids for private and public sector clients

• Familiarity with proposal software tools and bid management software

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Experience in project management and coordination

• Experience in developing and delivering presentations

• Knowledge of Equifax products and services or the broader credit reporting industry

The Perks of being a Equifax Employee?

We offer a wide range of company supported benefits including contributory pension, life cover, income protection, healthcare, enhanced maternity and sick pay, 26 days holiday and a day off for your birthday, with the ability to buy and sell and free credit checks. We also offer flexible benefits ranging from cycle to work, discounted travel options, gym membership, dining and leisure discounts, financial & savings plans, mobile discounts plus much more!

We also support personal development and have a range of learning options including our global online learning platform and allow you to bring your whole self to work supported by our Inclusion and Diversity, Wellbeing and Employee Engagement forums.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
 

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