Senior Proposal Writer

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Pearson VUE

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Pearson VUE is a global leader in computer-based testing, providing a wide range of credentialing and certification exams for various industries. They support test-takers and test owners by offering resources, scheduling options, and accommodations to ensure equitable access to testing. Their mission is to empower candidates and enrich communities through the delivery of high-stakes exams that validate professional skills and knowledge, contributing to career advancement and industry standards.

computer-based testing • electronic testing • psychometric services • test development • test delivery

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

📚 Education

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the entire proposal process from RFP receipt to high-quality proposal creation and delivery in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. • Work closely with team members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business Development, and other key staff to develop and deliver high-quality, compelling proposals. • Project manage bid assignments, including facilitating bid kick-offs, managing the bid schedule, and performing related tasks. • Use exceptional writing and editing skills, project management skills, and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, quickly, and effectively to produce high-quality bid submissions. • Flexibility is key to succeeding in this position due to fluctuating workloads throughout the year. • Support and implement the company’s policies and procedures around Health and Safety, Security, Quality, and Business Continuity arrangements. • Review RFP in detail and identify mandatory business requirements. • Draft and submit RFP questions to procurement officers. • Write new text or customize existing text for proposal responses. • Ensure all aspects of RFP are addressed with pertinent SMEs. • Accurately incorporate all edits from reviewers. • Ensure 100% accurate and clear cost proposal/forms. • Ensure compliance with RFP requirements. • Compile finalized proposal packages, including appendices as needed (typically digital, occasionally printed). • Guarantee successful and timely delivery of superior quality proposals. • Follow RFP submission requirements accurately. • Create and manage the bid schedule. • Schedule, facilitate, and actively participate in bid kick-off meetings, bid strategy meetings, and pricing review meetings. • Prepare administrative documents to guide bid production. • Create database entries to track bid details for reporting. • Track procurement sites for bid amendments/Q&A and distribute information. • Work with the legal team to complete the legal review for each bid.

🎯 Requirements

• BA or BS, preferably in English, Journalism, Business, or a similar degree. • Minimum of five (5) years of proposal writing or similar experience. • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word and moderate proficiency with other Office suite products. Proficiency in creating charts and diagrams in applications such as LucidChart is a plus. • Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent writing and editing skills. • Good verbal skills and the ability to facilitate meetings. • Exceptional attention to detail and flexibility to work with an unpredictable workload under tight deadlines, including non-standard hours if needed. • Excellent time management, planning, and project management skills, especially in a remote setting. • Resilient and able to cope under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. • Effective relationship-building skills and the ability to work comfortably with Business Development, the executive team, and other stakeholders. • Ability to collaborate with other Pearson business units and provide support to other teams’ bid projects as requested. • Capability to lead on large and complex public and private sector bids. • Ability to work independently and reliably serve as a back-up to the department manager. • Quick grasp of new concepts and understanding of technology solutions. • Strong problem-solving skills and PC skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Inspiring, supportive and collaborative culture • Opportunity to work in a global environment and grow your professional network  • Personal growth - Unlimited access to rich sources of knowledge  • Private health care, accident insurance for you and your family  • Opportunity to master your English skills at daily work and/or by taking companywide English classes  • Work-life balance, Flexible working arrangement  • Remote work or hybrid (Poznan/Warsaw/ London/Manchester, Dublin) work as option  • Generous holiday policy, including Paid leave for volunteer purposes  • Pension plans • Annual bonus based on performance  • Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares’