Freelance Bid Writer

Job Summary

Who are Cardo Group?

Cardo Group is a family of companies delivering building maintenance services to local authorities, social housing providers and their residents.

Our multi-company group provides quality, value for money maintenance, compliance and retrofit services across the south west, south east and midlands. Future plans will see this develop into a national footprint.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Freelance writer to join our team in the social housing maintenance sector.

You will be Working closely with key internal stakeholders and partners; you will drive the bid process and demonstrate Cardo’s capability in delivering exceptional social housing maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proposal management: Formulate high-quality submissions to meet and exceed client specifications.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Assemble and coordinate cross-functional teams from technical, legal, finance, operations, and HR departments. Maintain clear and regular communication to ensure everyone is aligned with bid requirements and expectations. Ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
  • Win themes: Ensure win themes are effectively articulated throughout the bid response, demonstrating a clear understanding of client needs and how Cardo can meet them.
  • Risk assessment: Identify potential risks (technical, financial, legal) throughout the bid process and work with internal teams to effectively mitigate these risks.
  • Regulatory compliance: Ensure all bids comply with relevant regulations, standards, and client requirements. Stay informed of regulatory changes and incorporate them into bid submissions.
  • Post-submission engagement: Lead debriefing sessions with clients and intermediaries after bid submissions to gather feedback and use this information to improve future bid submissions.
  • Bid review and feedback: Conduct internal bid reviews and lessons learned sessions to refine the bidding process, improving overall performance.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Proven track record in leading and winning a range of bids
  • Min 5 years’ experience in bid management within the social housing maintenance or construction sectors.
  • In-depth understanding of the social housing sector, including procurement processes, government policies, key stakeholders (e.g., housing associations, local authorities), and industry trends.
  • Experience in preparing competitive pricing structures and understanding financial modelling for social housing projects.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles and the ability to apply them to ensure successful and complaint bid submissions.
  • Strong understanding of cost estimation, pricing strategies, and financial modelling for social housing maintenance projects.
  • Understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in social housing maintenance, including sustainability, community impact, and social value.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • The ability to identify challenges within the bidding process and develop innovative solutions to address them.
  • Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels.

Preferred

  • Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, or related discipline) is preferred.
  • Professional Certifications (e.g., APMP, APM) or equivalent industry qualifications desirable.
  • MS Project

Key Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team of bid professionals.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write compelling and persuasive copy.
  • Strong verbal communication skills to effectively present proposals and negotiate with clients, partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail, ensuring quality and accuracy of all bid documents.
  • Proactive approach.
  • Familiarity with relevant construction standards, regulatory requirements, and project delivery models within the social housing context.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience in a similar role?

Education:

  • Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Freelance Bid Writer

Company: Cardo
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Remote
Position: Freelance Bid Writer

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