INTRO
Are you a talented wordsmith with the ability to craft compelling, persuasive, and professional bid responses that win business?
Can you take complex technical, security and business concepts, and transform them into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail and a drive for excellence?
If you answered yes to all these questions – keep reading.
BACKGROUND
ShareDo is a cutting-edge adaptive work management platform that empowers enterprise businesses to develop tailored solutions for managing their work processes.
We are currently targeting mid to large law firms who use ShareDo as their Case Management System to streamline processes, maximise margin, and provide improved client experiences.
With 12 years of product development behind us, and over £20 million invested in its development, ShareDo reached functional completeness in 2021. Since that time, we have secured high value contracts with some of the largest law firms in the world (c. 40% of the Magic and Silver circle firms, and 15% of the UK Top 100).
The company has grown by 50% YoY for the last 4 years, and we are aiming to continue this expansion rate over the next 5 years+.
With enterprise capabilities that could serve any industry, the opportunities are endless, and we are now looking to build our go-to-market function to spread word of our groundbreaking product and capture more market share – not just in the legal market, but in other industries too.
Demand for our product has reached a tipping point, and we are therefore looking to expand our team in all areas of the business.
COMPANY CULTURE
At ShareDo, we uphold a forward-thinking approach to employee empowerment and work-life balance.
We have offered remote work and flexible hours since 2012 and believe in providing our employees with the autonomy and trust to manage their responsibilities effectively, without micromanagement.
As such, we exclusively recruit experienced professionals who demonstrate the ability to self-motivate and excel in their respective roles. Our philosophy is simple: hire experts and empower them to do what they do best.
More than that though, we’re a friendly bunch, and are striving to keep the ‘small business’ feel as much as possible while we scale up the business.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a talented and experienced Bid Writer to join our team and help us scale by delivering compelling, high-quality bid proposals that secure our position as a leader in the industry.
The Bid Writer will be responsible for managing and producing high-quality, persuasive, and compliant responses to tenders, bids, and proposals. You will work closely with sales, product, and leadership teams to articulate ShareDo’s value proposition effectively and meet the demands of a rapidly growing pipeline. This role is pivotal in ensuring we capitalise on market opportunities across our target sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Bid Management
- Lead the end-to-end bid process, including drafting, review, and submission of all documentation.
- Develop and manage a bid schedule, ensuring timely delivery of all tender responses.
Content Creation
- Write, edit, and format high-quality content for bids and proposals, tailored to each prospect’s specific requirements.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to extract relevant information and craft persuasive responses.
Proposal Strategy
- Understand the needs of our target markets (e.g., law firms, insurance, debt management, government, and regulation) to align responses with client objectives.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of ShareDo’s platform, features, and competitive advantages.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure all submissions meet client specifications, are compliant with regulations, and adhere to ShareDo’s branding and quality standards.
- Conduct a final review of all bids to ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism.
Bid Library Development
- Create and maintain a library of reusable content, templates, and best practices to streamline future tender responses.
Performance Analysis
- Track and analyse bid outcomes to refine strategies and improve win rates.
WHO ARE YOU?
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bid writing, proposal management, or a related role.
- Proven track record of success in securing high-value contracts, particularly in the enterprise or SaaS space.
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write persuasively and concisely.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to synthesise complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
Knowledge
- Familiarity with procurement processes, particularly in sectors like legal, insurance, government, and regulatory.
- Understanding of adaptive work management or SaaS platforms is an advantage but not mandatory.
Tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with bid management tools and CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot) is a plus.
It’s ok if your experience doesn’t check every box. If you check off more than a few – great! We’d welcome a chance to get to know what you can bring, how you can add to our culture, and hear your unique story.
THE BENEFITS
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Private Healthcare (BUPA)
- Pension scheme (Aegon)
- Life Insurance & Critical Illness cover
- Your choice of IT equipment to work from home effectively
- Professional development and growth options
THE HIRING PROCESS
- You get sent this job ad, you read it and can’t wait to apply.
- We invite you to a Teams call with one of our team who will run through the basics with you.
- We invite you back for a more detailed interview and introduce you to the founders.
- We set you a brief task (don’t worry – we are sensitive to the fact you will have to do it in your down time, so it wont be massive).
- You present your work, and we love it.
- We make you an offer. You accept.
- You tell everyone how great your new job is.
- Your friends come and join you and you earn a sweet referral bonus.
THE MAIN INTERVIEW
Interviews are always quite intense and stressful experiences (we’re probably as nervous as you!), but we don’t want you to worry or stress about it. Come along and just expect to talk about what you’ve done and the things you already know about.
You’ll be asked questions that go deeper and deeper into your experience, so that we can determine the breadth and depth of what you know, and what unique skills you might bring to the team.
During the course of that interview, remember that you’re also interviewing us – so feel free to come armed with deeply probing questions of your own to work out if we’re a good fit for you as well!
ADVICE
Don’t dress up – just come along, relax, have a chat and be yourself. We like to think we’re a friendly bunch.
WORK STYLE
You would be based at our offices in lovely Alderley Edge in Cheshire, but we offer a flexible working policy. Flex the times you start/finish as needed, work from the office or at home – whatever suits you. The only caveat is that we would love to meet up face-to-face every now and then – if only just to say “hi” in-person and break bread together.
What are you waiting for? Apply already.
If you’ve gotten this far and are still thinking “this is me!” then please drop us a line – Sharedo is the kind of place that amazing people like you deserve to work!