Bid Writer

Calling all Bid Writers… are you open to a move? Our Business Winning team is looking for a Bid Writer with an analytical mind, and a strong delivery and client focus. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills as a Bid Writer and kickstart your career in consulting. About us Whitetree is a growing and successful multi-disciplinary consultancy providing services primarily to the Defence, Aerospace and Healthcare sectors. We specialise in Management Services, Training Solutions, Business Winning, Decision Support, Solutions Engineering and Supportability Engineering services. Our talented people are the beating heart of Whitetree. One of the key foundations on which Whitetree was built was to put our employees front and centre of the business. As a member of our growing Whitetree family, you’ll work alongside many skilled veterans and defence industry colleagues. We thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a culture of empowerment, professionalism and growth. The role As our newest Business Winning Consultant, you’ll impact bidding activities internally within Whitetree and externally, working with our valued clients. We are looking for a Bid Writer who has a genuine passion for writing and thrives on the challenge of creating compelling proposals. This role provides ample opportunity to develop your skills and make a significant impact on our bidding success. Experience, qualifications & skills required An ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging and client focused content. Previous experience within a bid and proposal / business winning focussed position. Defence, engineering, professional services, public sector, government or other technical / safety critical sector experience would be advantageous. A keen eye for detail and drive for perfection. Excellent communication skills and able to build strong lasting professional relationships. A love for learning and a self-motivated approach to continuous improvement. Current right to live and work in the UK. Current SC clearance or willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check. I don’t meet the criteria? If you don’t meet the role criteria and are still interested in Whitetree careers, contact talentwhitetree.co.uk Location & Work Environment Our people are based from Cornwall to Northumbria and most places in between. You’ll work from home and travel to client sites when needed. We know the importance of work-life balance and strive to promote flexibility in the workplace. Whether you're motivated to excel in Business Winning or seeking a more flexible work arrangement including part time working, we want to hear from you. Rewards & Benefits Join us to experience varied and challenging work with an outstanding team. You’ll be rewarded with a competitive benefits package including our all-staff bonus, regular socials and multiple schemes designed to support your professional growth, enhance your wellbeing and reward you. Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday Work-Life Balance & flexible working: Start weekends early with an early Friday finish (client dependent), enjoy flexible hours to suit your needs and those of our clients. Financial Security: Benefit from 6% matched pension contributions. Rewarding Performance: An all-staff annual bonus scheme to reward your hard work. Health and Wellbeing: Access Smart Health including 24/7 GP, professional mental health support, fitness plan, nutritional advice and more. Additionally, opt into Vitality Private Medical Insurance, giving you peace of mind. Family Support : Benefit from our Family Private Medical Insurance salary sacrifice scheme. Financial Protection: Rest easy with life insurance coverage of 4x your salary. Professional Development: We’ll cover the cost of a professional body annual membership. Chartership: Transform your consulting career with our inhouse accredited Chartered Management Consultant pathway. Investment in Your Growth: Expand your expertise with your individual training budget. Silver Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award : This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. It highlights our dedication to providing support, opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for cadets, veterans, reservists, and their families – which for an employer of c40% veterans is crucial. Team time: Enjoy social and company events, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. Social Value Impact: Give back with 4 half days paid time for charity work. Recruitment Incentives: Earn £1000 with our employee recruitment bounty. Tech Savvy: Take advantage of our tech salary sacrifice scheme. Eco-Friendly Initiatives: Join our electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes. Exclusive Discounts: Access our various discounted voucher schemes. Our Culture Our Mission: We are committed to empowering our clients to enact enduring and sustainable transformations. Our dedication is to facilitate change that not only addresses immediate challenges but also fortifies the foundation for continuous improvement and growth. Our Vision: To attract the best people to deliver unparalleled solutions that enable our clients to achieve their most pivotal mission and objectives. We strive to be the partner of choice, distinguished by our ability to bring exceptional results to the most complex. Our Values: The building blocks of our culture, embedded in everything we do. Trust: We nurture strong, positive relationships with clients and employees and are trusted to deliver. Integrity: We build our reputation on transparency and accountability and act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do. Innovation: We encourage freedom, where thoughtful, creative and inspirational ideas are valued to challenge the status quo with open minds, focus, and agility Excellence: We look beyond the present and challenge ourselves, with a commitment to continuous improvement, to deliver future value. Hear from our newest team members “They were exceptional during the recruitment and onboarding process” “I can add value by working for a company who truly understand my military experience” “I chose to work at Whitetree because from the very first phone call I felt I already belonged there.” “I feel I made the right decision to join Whitetree, it really is a family, and I am proud to be part of it” Check out our Glassdoor page to see what our team have to say: Whitetree Career: Working at Whitetree | Glassdoor Find out more about Whitetree Life: (54) Whitetree: Life | LinkedIn Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency. Compulsory National Security Vetting Roles within Whitetree are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Client work may be subject to restrictions on access to information consequently, factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and country of birth effect employability at Whitetree. More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-national-security-vetting-solution-guidance-for-subjects