About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced and commercially minded Bid Writer on behalf of an established, national organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced team, supporting the development of high-quality tender submissions that contribute directly to business growth and customer retention.
Working closely with commercial, sales and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing engaging, persuasive and professionally presented bid responses that clearly demonstrate the organisation's capabilities and value proposition.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, an excellent communicator and confident managing multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, write and coordinate high-quality tender submissions, proposals and supporting documentation.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and develop accurate, compelling bid responses.
- Identify key selling points and develop persuasive win themes that differentiate proposals from competitors.
- Ensure all submissions fully address client requirements, evaluation criteria and tender specifications.
- Manage bid timelines, coordinating contributions from multiple departments to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Support the commercial team throughout the tender process, providing guidance on bid structure, content and best practice.
- Review and refine written submissions to ensure consistency, accuracy and a professional standard of presentation.
- Assist with the preparation of presentation materials and supporting documentation for client meetings and pitches.
- Participate in post-submission reviews, identifying opportunities to improve future bids and increase success rates.
- Maintain organised bid documentation and contribute to the continuous improvement of bidding processes.
About You
We are looking for someone who combines strong writing skills with commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships across a business.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in bid writing, tender management, proposal writing or a similar role.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and engaging content.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Good commercial awareness and an understanding of what makes a successful tender submission.
- Confidence working with stakeholders at different levels to obtain information and coordinate responses.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently when required.
Experience in creative writing, commercial proposals or bid coordination would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 6-month fixed term contract.
- Hybrid working arrangement, with 2–3 days per week in the office.
- Opportunity to work within an established national organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to business growth and develop your bid management experience.