With over 15 years of experience in the transportation sector, I’ve held key roles including Business Development Manager for Thales Transportation and Innovation R&D Lead for Virgin Trains East Coast. During a spell in academia, I accomplished a PhD in Systems Thinking and worked as a Research Fellow at University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research & Education.

A bidmaster since July 2021, I spend my time coordinating sizeable bids day-to-day, liaising with clients, and keeping our team’s progress on track.

I live in the south of France running our busy guesthouse and putting my French to good use. When I get a spare moment, you’ll find me out with my dogs, learning DIY, or perhaps wild swimming.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) French Studies, PhD Systems Thinking for Rail Policy

Business sector experience: rail engineering and operations, systems engineering, innovation, academia – research and education.

A professional writer with decades of experience, I can assimilate complex information and communicate it in plain English. This, plus my ability to effectively interview subject matter experts, has served my business well. Today, I write case studies, knowledge centre materials, and bid content.

Many of my writing projects have been in the IT sector where I worked before my writing career. I’m therefore familiar with areas such as project management, software development, SaaS, FinTech, and open-source products for ERP and LMS. Global clients welcome the fact I’m a conversational Spanish and French speaker.

In addition to my writing, I have a client liaison Hubquarters role at BiD Masters too.
I have many interests outside of work. These include reading non-fiction, reflective writing and authorship, debating, playing golf, making pilgrimages and camper-van life.

Qualifications: MA Modern and Medieval Languages French and Spanish

Business sector experience: Many aspects of the IT sector

I’ve been writing commercially for over two decades, supporting a variety of B2B clients (especially SaaS and technology) in a freelance capacity. I primarily create long-form deliverables such as customer stories, thought leadership articles, reports, and whitepapers.

Using this skillset, I also support BiD Masters as a bid writer. Comfortable interviewing subject matter experts, I’m adept at collating and distilling complex information into engaging copy to specifically ‘answer the question’. I have a marketing Hubquarters role at BiD Masters too, where I support the business with its growth plans.

When not at my desk, I’m often outside running my hillwalking social group or walking my dog. I also enjoy cooking healthy new recipes and practicing yoga every week.

Qualifications: B.Sc. Agricultural and Food Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma

Business sector experience: SaaS, software, digital technology, industrial technology, professional services

With over 35 years of bidding and tendering experience, I do consider myself a bid writing expert. During my career I’ve helped many organisations win business across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. This has included multi-million-pound projects in road and rail infrastructure, waste, and marine activities.

I launched a company called Bid Academy in 2010, building it from zero to £250,000 turnover in three years. This saw me hosting a major seminar called ‘How to be a bid winner’. Supporting speakers and delegates came from businesses such as Balfour Beatty, Dragados, and London Underground.

My time as a bidding professional has made me an excellent all-rounder. I understand many business sectors and the various disciplines within them. I enjoy working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver on their expectations by communicating complex information simply and clearly.

My wife and I relocated from the UK to Spain in 2023. We thoroughly enjoy life in this vibrant country, especially travelling to see new sights and cooking for friends and family when they visit.

Qualifications: B.Eng Civil Engineering

Business sector experience: Construction, transport, engineering, waste management and environmental

My career has given me an in-depth understanding of business development principles which I can apply to my bidding support at BiD Masters. A creative thinker, I enjoy crafting compelling copy whether it’s for bid responses or marketing content.

I’m always up for a challenge and happy to stretch beyond my comfort zone.

Work-life balance is important to me, so I also spend plenty of time with my friends and family. I have a keen interest in football and love to get lost in a decent book.

My 30-year career involved managing and contributing to countless bids, with much success.  As a bidmaster I have plenty of experience to draw from.

In roles such as bid management, programme management, and accounts and service management I worked for Thales, Fujitsu, EDS, and General Motors.  I also ran my own consultancy for some time.

I enjoy engaging at all levels to help build and articulate solutions that meet the client’s needs and expectations.  I’m particularly experienced in cost modelling and developing engaging presentations.

When I’m not involved with a BiD Masters client, you’ll usually find me pursuing my love of antiques.  I also enjoy regular trips to the cinema and have a soft spot for fine dining.

Qualifications:   BSc Statistics

Business sector experience:   Outsourcing, IT, transport

I’ve been a bidding professional since 2012, working across a diverse range of business sectors in the UK and overseas. Today, I work as a freelance bid writer and one of my collaborations is with BiD Masters.

Previously, I was employed as a Bid Manager for a provider of ERP and change management solutions, tendering for both public and private sector contracts. Earlier bid writing roles gave me experience in sectors such as catering, facilities management, debt management, and records storage. I said it was diverse!

My time outside work is taken up with going to the gym (I’m a bit of a workout bunny), travelling as much as possible, and food (which can shape my entire day!)

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Business & Tourism Management

Business sector experience: recruitment, healthcare, construction and soft facilities management, change management, design and build, records management, parking management

Writing has driven my career for over 18 years. Not only in crafting bids, I’ve also written countless articles and impact reports for the private, third, and public sector.

My experience spans in-house roles across B2C, not-for-profits, and central government bodies For example, I held fundraising roles in charities such as Bipolar UK and Consult Aid, and was directly involved in bidding for grants (in Consult Aid, for clients too). I’ve also worked for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) writing countless communication pieces.

With such diverse experience, I’m now a dab hand at crafting complex information into engaging copy.

When I’m not writing I love to dance. In fact, I teach regular lindy hop and jazz classes. I also enjoy spending time on and in the water, and camping across the UK and France.

Business sector experience: publishing, travel, statistics, health, social care

Qualifications: BA Hons: English Literature & Language

A native Australian (living in the UK) with over a decade of international experience, I consider myself a professional problem solver.

I’ve spent much of my career in tertiary education and over a decade in UK Russell Group universities.  In my roles, I helped C-Suite and senior academics streamline their processes and deliver cost-savings.  I also developed courses, delivered training, and completed various marketing projects.

Having become a strong generalist, I’ve also developed a keen interest in writing and storytelling.

When I’m not travelling or walking my dogs, you’ll often find me shopping at my local farmer’s market or exploring a historical site nearby.

Qualifications:   Post graduate business qualifications from University Charles Sturt University (Australia)

Business sector experience:   Higher education, not-for-profit, government bureaucratic systems

My business management experience has made me a resourceful problem solver and a great team player.  I’m a stickler for detail too. I’ve worked in several European cities for business such as Thales Avionics (where I was Bid Manager), Airbus, ABN AMRO, and BNP Paribas.  In these roles, I helped clients with business and financial solutions.  I also supported negotiations with the sales team.

Having moved to Canada and had our second child, my family is now growing up in Paris while I put my business skills to good use.

When not working or spending time with my family I love getting out to enjoy my passion for landscape photography.

 
Qualifications: DUT degree in Business and Market Research

 
Business sector experience: Banking, finance, aerospace
 

An experienced bid writer and communications specialist, I’ve supported high-value bids and stakeholder engagement across various sectors including government, defence, technology, and energy.

Career achievements I’m proud of include supporting an £800m asset management bid for the UK’s largest police force and leading major customer engagement programmes for organisations such as Heathrow Airport and the Highways Agency. I love bringing clarity to complex information.

My career has spanned various marketing and communications roles such as Head of Marketing Communications at Babcock International and Head of Communications at TP Group plc.

It’s often about paddleboarding on the river Arun (West Sussex) for me when not at work. I also enjoy walking my spaniel or getting messy (and a little creative) with clay or charcoal.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Economics, Diploma in Marketing

Business sector experience: government, defence, technology, energy

I’ve been a bidmaster for over 20 years.  My bid graphic superpower is taking a rough pencil sketch and creating an impressive visual that clearly illustrates the point.

Having worked at Plain Design, a UK graphic design agency, for two decades (becoming MD in 2022), we have a longstanding partnership with Bid Masters and are experienced in all the sectors they typically support.

Once a proposal is written, I help to help break it up with visually beneficial imagery that helps the reviewer quickly see each question has been answered fully.  How a document looks is as important as how it reads.

At home, I have a continuous renovation project underway and a busy family life.  I’m also a Iyengar Yoga student, always striving to accomplish ‘Adho Mukha Vrksasana’

Qualifications:   BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Business sector experience:   Aviation, defence, transport, infrastructure, facilities management, probation, healthcare, technology

Over the last 15 years, I’ve supported blue chip companies with template design and document formatting for major projects, including rail franchises and infrastructure bids.

Always calm under pressure, I use Microsoft Word best practice to ensure total document consistency, using advanced techniques to produce bespoke, on-brand client templates.

Bid documents can be complex and formatting is often at the 11^th hour. My specialist experience helps to bring everything together, so you submit a professional and compelling document, whatever the starting point.

I’ve also provided training for bid teams to share my knowledge and contribute to improving the quality of bid documents in many business sectors.

When not working, I love spending time being active with my family. I’m a keen runner and jointly established a club to teach couch to 5k courses.

For more than 10 years, my career has evolved around bid management and bid writing. In fact, I’ve successfully delivered around 200 UK and 50 EMEA bids, not to mention supporting BiD Masters in many substantial bidding projects.

During my previous corporate role, I initially created UK tender responses before expanding my remit to cover EMEA bids as well. I also developed complex pricing analysis and deal engineering tools that drove our profitability.

More recently, I’ve transitioned into bid manager consulting which is where my collaboration with BiD Masters formed. I also support my own clients across various industries.

Outside work, I love spending time with my partner walking our two dogs. Duke is a Bulldog and Teddy is a Frenchie cross Chow Chow. Together, they certainly keep us on our toes.

Business sector experience: public and private sector, health and fitness, healthcare, construction, cleaning, trade services, transportation

Having enjoyed a vibrant commercial career for 30 years, predominantly in aerospace and defence, I have an excellent grasp of what’s needed to create a compelling bid.  For 10 years, I held executive positions in BAE and Airbus, most recently as VP Procurement at Airbus.  Here, I led a team of more than 120 procurement professionals across Europe with an annual spend of 1.2Bn€.  My remit included leading teams preparing major bids, as well as those soliciting and negotiating proposals.

I’ve lived and worked in the UK, France, and Spain, while dealing with suppliers all over the world.  Working with BiD Masters, I’m well-placed to put this substantial experience to good use.

Today, I live in rural France with my wife.  While continual renovation work (and learning the language) keeps us busy, we also find time for walking and a spot of decent wine.

Qualifications:   BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering

Business sector experience:   Aerospace, defence

My skills are all about design.  Never phased by a tight deadline, I love bringing fresh approaches to my work, along with a keen eye for design consistency.

For the last five years, I’ve worked as a graphic designer at Plain Design, as well as supporting BiD Masters.  My broad sector experience, including aviation, defence, transportation, and infrastructure has been an asset when designing and branding many tender documents.

Good food, travel, and interior design are keen interests for me.  In fact, I run my own interior design Instagram account.

Qualifications:   BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Business sector experience:   Aviation, defence, transport, infrastructure, facilities management, probation, healthcare, technology

I’ve supported BiD Masters with graphic design for over 10 years now. This experience follows many design roles across a variety of companies, small and large. Most recently, I’ve spent 18 years collaborating with our BiD Masters formatting queen, Andrea Collier. And earlier in my career I worked for larger organisations such as RATP, Hitachi, and Transdev.

My diverse graphic design experience has taught me to work fast, be organised, and always have attention to detail. Graphic work typically falls at the back end of a bidding project when the deadline is tight and we need to work at pace. I certainly rise to time-pressured challenges like this.

When not working, I love to travel in my VW campervan. Kitted out to keep me dry and warm, whatever the weather, I’ve visited many lovely destinations across the UK and have a list of others I plan to explore.

Qualifications: HND in Design, Technical Illustration

Business sector experience: rail, infrastructure, transport, security services

My career has so far spanned more than 30 years in the aerospace, defence, and space sectors. Customer facing and supplier management roles involved an abundance of bidding work; writing, reviewing, and evaluating them.

Having worked for the likes of Rolls Royce, BAe Systems, Airbus D&S, and Lockheed Martin Space, I founded my own space industry consultancy business.

Confident I know what a winning bid looks like, clients welcome my insight when reviewing their proposals. I enjoy being both strategic and hands on to help bidders articulate their solutions while meeting buyers’ needs and expectations.

Beyond work, I enjoy watching rugby and going to the theatre and concerts.

Qualifications: BA Hons Business Studies, MBA

Business sector experience: defence, aerospace, space

My career has included eight years in the Royal Artillery where I became the first female in the British Army to serve in a frontline role as a Forward Observation Officer. Subsequent milestones included event management roles in global organisations such as Barclays and Goldman Sachs.

I’m an ambitious and persistent person who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, always delivering projects to my best ability while being sensitive to those around me.

Based in Scotland, I’ve been the Development Director for the Entrepreneurial Scotland Foundation since 2014, an NFP that develops and connects diverse talent with potential to change Scotland’s economy and society.

This diverse experience frames my involvement with Bid Masters where I contribute to many significant bid projects.

Personally, I’m a keen sportswoman, whether it’s skiing, sailing, or tennis. I love the great outdoors and spend much time training my working labradors for competitions.

Qualifications: B.Sc. Pschology

Business sector experience: defence, global financial services, not for profit, fundraising, social justice, economic regeneration, service sector

A qualified journalist and experienced marketing director, I’ve also been a bid writer for over eight years. My proven ability to take complex information and distil it into relatable content that suits a specific audience, plus my proofreading and editing skills, sit perfectly with the profession.

Past roles have included Group Deputy Editor for Etihad Airways inflight magazine and several British property and lifestyle magazines. I’ve also held senior marketing management and event positions for several Far East and Middle East companies, boosting my tourism and hospitality sector experience.

Outside my work, I play pétanque at a competitive level. This consumes many weekends, along with dancing (Modern Jive and Ceroc) and planning where my permanently itchy feet want to go and explore next.

Qualifications: MA Creative Writing (non-fiction), MBA with a specialisation in Marketing

Business sector experience: transport, nuclear, defence, hospitality and tourism

My career spanned over 30 years of global marketing and public relations before I used these skills and experiences to transition into bid writing around 10 years ago. Collaborating with clients and teams, I’m at home when transforming technical documents into clear and compelling text to enhance bid outcomes.

Firstly marketing electrical consumer products for international distributors, I moved into financial product marketing. My career then shifted into several B2B public relations roles covering sectors such as transport, local government, community regeneration, and social housing.

On a personal level, I’ve nearly completed writing my autobiography and enjoy journaling daily. A keen dancer, I actively participate in Lindy Hop and Modern Jive, while I also sing choral music in a community choir. Owning a campervan and two dogs, I love heading off to somewhere new, whether that’s in the UK or France.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Sociology

Business sector experience: transportation, education, community regeneration, social housing, defence, manufacturing, property, skills training

Having gained extensive experience in bid management and bid writing, I often lead the provision of bespoke, face-to-face training for our clients.

My career started with 21 years in the civil nuclear sector as a chartered civil engineer. Working in technical, project, business, and operational roles I understand first-hand the challenge of a high hazard environment.

In 2015, I founded MM Creative Solutions to provide consultancy for organisations, small and large, looking to grow in nuclear and other regulated sectors. I also launched a not-for-profit company in 2019 (incorporated in 2021) called Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear to champion workplace diversity and equity.

My superpower is the ability to bring people together to collectively problem solve and improve. To that end, I’m also studying for my ILM Level 7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring qualification.

Qualifications: MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

Business sector experience: nuclear, engineering, construction, higher education

My bidding experience spans companies such as Thales, Pearson, and BAE systems. I also co-founded ECP Solutions, a predecessor to the likes of BiD Masters.

My bidding track record spans the public sector, telecommunications, defence, training and education and I love keeping my hand in as part of the BiD Masters team.

Another side of my career concerns helping to run the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, an all-female voluntary organisation established in 1907. This aligns with my early career when I served as an officer in the Royal Signals.

Always looking to develop new opportunities, I also recently founded Netwalking Ltd, which provides executive and career coaching and mentoring for women leaders in the defence sector.

As a Royal Navy Commodore, I was the MOD Director of Naval Surveying, Oceanography and Meteorology (DNSOM), and Naval Regional Commander Scotland and Northern Island.  

A Chartered Marine Scientist, I hold a Masters in International Studies from Kings College London and I’m a graduate of the Royal College of Defence Studies. Always active in my local community, I’m currently an Ambassador of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

People have described me as a wise and dedicated person. I have a calm leadership style coupled with deep understanding of human nature.

Business sector experience: maritime

Qualifications: MA International Studies, Graduate Royal College of Defence Studies

I joined BiD Masters as an intern in 2022 and learnt a lot from our many bid professionals. My skills are, therefore, very much in tune with how we do things for the bidding profession.
I’ve always been a prolific writer, particularly enjoying newspaper articles, plays, and long-form pieces. As a fully fledged BiD Master, I’ve now honed my persuasive writing and proofreading skills so I can support our busy bid teams.

In addition to my bid writing role, I run our in-house resource management, ensuring every team we supply has the right balance of skills in place.

Outside BiD Masters, I’m writing my first novel and hope to finish it soon. I also love climbing and getting involved with theatrical lighting and sound.

Qualifications: BA English and French

My career has included over 35 years’ experience in the manufacturing sector with particular emphasis on public transport. I worked my way up from Apprentice to Manufacturing Manager, and then to Managing Director, most recently for a German software company specialising in public transport applications.

I’ve led sales teams, bid management, and project management activities, delivering projects to public transport operators across the UK, Europe, and North America. This means I’m well-placed to support BiD Masters with the most challenging bids.

When not working for BiD Masters or my consultancy business, you’ll often find me on a Northumberland beach walking my labradors or tinkering in the garden. Unsurprisingly, I support Newcastle United and enjoy watching them play when I can.

Qualifications: B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Business sector experience: public transport (hardware and software systems), manufacturing (electrical and electronic), defence, safety, construction, automotive, consumer electronics and street furniture sectors