Bid Consultant / Content Writer

Location : South London office / Hybrid working Position summary : We have an exciting opportunity for a bright, motivated Bid Consultant / Content Writer to join our team. You will work closely with our construction industry clients to plan, coordinate and produce compelling, high scoring responses to tenders. You will have a keen eye for detail, combined with strong formatting and design skills to develop smart templates and graphics to accompany tender responses. You will be joining a small, niche business run by a close-knit team who pride themselves on collaboration, dedication, and ambition. We are looking for candidates who share this ethos and who are willing to get involved in various day-to-day tasks, learning new skills and sharing ideas proactively to help grow and develop the business. This is a full-time role based out of a selection of South London office locations, with room for hybrid / flexible working arrangements. There will also be periods of working with remote teams in our clients’ offices, nationally and internationally. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and career working with us, working closely within a small team with over 40 years’ experience in the industry. The salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, which may be from recent graduate to accomplished professional. Day-to-day responsibilities Bid Consultant / Content Writer: · Participate proactively in answer planning and win theme development sessions · Use existing information and text to create case studies, CVs and draft responses · Work with the wider team to write-up proposals for technically challenging projects · Proof-read and copywrite final responses to deliver consistent and joined-up submissions · Format and finalise documentation in line with bid instructions / guidelines Other: · Produce persuasive, concise sales text for marketing purposes · Support the team in developing internal proposals to new and existing clients · Business administration, including managing expenses, timesheets, and document control · Follow operating procedures and document control guidelines to support audits What you bring to the team Qualifications: o Written English and / or business, marketing or administrative achievements Desirable :  o APMP Foundation course Knowledge/Experience: o A high standard in written English o Experience of draft or editing accurate, quality text in a professional or academic environment o Excellent knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint and strong formatting skills o Considerable desktop publishing experience in MS Word will be essential (experience of using other software, such as inDesign would also be desirable)  o Project coordination skills – tracking and executing deliverables on time and to required quality  o Document control experience, ensuring information is stored properly so to be easily located and accessed for use on future projects / audits o A self-starter, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team o Diplomacy - experience of managing the expectations of internal and external stakeholders o Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment and effectively manage a fluctuating workload o Confident communicator and ability to contribute in stakeholder meetings o Business administration acumen, or a willingness to learn and develop these skills Desirable : o Construction or associated industry experience o Willing to travel and work away from home for extended periods o Foreign travel experience and / or language capabilities Who we are Phoenix is a niche work-winning, communication, and management consultancy providing strategic consultation and hands-on bid support for international, industry-leading clients to win and deliver work across the infrastructure sector. We also specialise in developing bespoke corporate communications, including business strategy documentation and Integrated Management Systems. Established in 2023, Phoenix is a growing business currently comprised of the founding directors: Simon, Nicole, and Luke. As a small business, we set ourselves apart by combining the team’s unique skillsets and capabilities to provide bespoke solutions to clients around the world, with our first year including trips to Paris, Rotterdam, and Toronto. We recognise the importance of a positive work-life balance and strive to put in the hard graft and celebrate our successes in equal measure. Following a successful first year, we are excited to be growing the business and our close-knit team by adding a new member – we look forward to hearing from you! What we offer · A great team and culture · Remote, hybrid, in-office model · An exciting and dynamic role as part of a small, niche business · Competitive salary and benefits · The opportunity to work with global and industry-leading clients · A supportive and collaborative environment