- knowledge of English language
- excellent written communication skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- excellent verbal communication skills
- knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
- the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
- administration skills
- the ability to use your initiative
- the ability to work well with others
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Your day-to-day duties may include:
- finding out about possible business opportunities
- finding out about the industry or service you’ll be writing the bid for
- talking and listening to clients
- gathering evidence to answer Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) questions
- collecting data for bids, like financial records
- checking the rules the bid must follow
- working closely with planning teams
- presenting technical information in easy-to-understand ways
- designing, writing, editing and checking bid documents
- keeping accurate records and saving material to a 'bid library' for future use
- submitting bids
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
You could become a team leader, senior bid writer, or bids and proposals manager.
You could also transfer your skills to other kinds of technical writing or contract management.
