Associate Bid Writer

Serco Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service provider in the UK is seeking an Associate Bid Writer to join their Growth team. This hybrid role involves developing winning bid responses by collaborating with Bid teams and subject matter experts. Ideal for recent graduates or individuals with an academic background, the position offers full training and a supportive work environment. The candidate should have strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to tasks.

Benefits

Pension – 6%

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on major retail brands

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a writing role is preferred but not essential.
• Recent graduates and individuals from academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Must be inquisitive and able to grasp complex information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Bid teams to develop bid solutions.
• Write well-structured and visually engaging content for bid responses.
• Conduct research to support responses with relevant data.

Skills

Fluent writing skills

Ability to manage deliverables

Competence in Microsoft Office

Creativity and adaptability

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Project

Visio

Job description

Associate Bid Writer

Hybrid - attached to our Solihull or London office

Permanent, Full time

Competitive + Benefits

We're looking for an individual to join our UK & E Growth team as Associate Bid Writer. In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across the Growth team and the wider Serco business to write high quality and compelling bid responses that are aligned with the needs of our customer.

With a newly centralised writing team, a healthy pipeline of bidding activity, and a clear strategy, now is a great time to join our team. Not only will you play a key role in shaping the future of some of the largest public sector contracts, you'll also be joining a team at a time where we are investing in how we work and the tools we use.

Previous experience is not essential for this role, we can offer you full training and support and your continuous development. You will need to be inquisitive, able to quickly grasp & assimilate complex information, be great at building relationships, and of course, love writing at a high level. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone from an academic background looking to apply their skills in a dynamic, real-world setting.

If looking for a role where you can really make an impact, would like to learn more about the role of Associate Bid Writer, and how your experience & skills could transfer into our team, we would love to speak to you.

As part of this you will:

• Work collaboratively with the Bid teams, supporting the development of each bid solution through creative storyboarding.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate solutions into clear and compelling information for bid responses.
• Develop winning bid responses: You'll write well‑structured, accurate, concise, and visually engaging content that effectively conveys the message, meets customer requirements (including word count, presentation, and evaluation criteria), and achieves high scores.
• Conduct additional research to supplement responses, including gathering and presenting relevant data.
• Incorporate persuasive elements such as win themes, USPs, sales messages, case studies, and insightful commentary on current trends into your writing.
• Ensure consistent language quality across bids by maintaining a unified terminology, tone, and style throughout submissions.

Transferrable skills you'll need to do the role:

• Experience of managing a varied set of deliverables.
• Ability to write to a very high level (fluency, accuracy, correct messaging).
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office software.
• Experience of other tools and applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Project, Visio, etc. would be advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to quickly grasp and assimilate complex information and apply creative intellect.
• Methodical, process-driven and organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise, particularly in a time‑sensitive environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

What we offer:

• Pension – 6%.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Growth and development opportunities – Serco will support you with a range of qualifications.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health Plans and more.
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range discount for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more.
• Life assurance.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leaderemployers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.