Job Description
Produce professionally written specification content to support a substantial commercial contract. The specification will need to clearly outline the business requirements and articulate clearly the intended commercial regime that will support these requirements. This is a role that requires getting up to speed with a complex business model quickly and an ability to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
Experience
Proven skills in producing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment.
The specification writer will be experienced in leading sessions to clarify requirements, participating in key review meetings / final document review, content sign off and document production.
Demonstrable experience of working on projects with a significant commercial element is essential.
Core Responsibilities
• Lead sessions with bid / proposal team members and key stakeholders to clarify approach and
• priorities, escalating issues as required
• Proactively develop and manage a network of subject matter experts
• Assist the specification manager in developing a specification structure
• Draft content of specification to deadlines
• Re-write / edit inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from operational, finance, commercial, legal and delivery teams
• Work closely with commercials and legal to ensure the specification is fit for purpose and develop a joint plan for development, sign off and approval
• Communicate and influence at a senior level
• Strong time management / prioritisation skills
• Strong written English language skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reporting Line
• To the Specification and Business Case Lead
Qualifications
• Degree educated or journalistic / professional writing background.
• Certified to APMP to Practitioner Level.
CV Submission Deadline: Friday 13th October @ 12:00 pm
IR35 STATUS: Out of scope for IR35
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