Bid Writer

Red Recruitment; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45k

Full-time hours

Permanent contract

Bristol location

Progression opportunities

Fully funded qualifications

25 days annual leave

Personal accident cover

Group life assurance

Perkbox access

Private health insurance after 1 year

Supportive environment

Job summary

Red Recruitment is seeking a Bid Writer in Bristol to join a client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. You will coordinate the bid and tender process, attend client meetings, and produce clear, compelling proposals ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

Two years' bid writing or bid management experience in a B2B environment is preferred, with strong writing and organisational skills. The role offers progression opportunities and fully funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience in bid writing, tender coordination or bid management within a B2B or commercial environment.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread compelling bids and proposals to meet evaluation criteria.
• Experience coordinating bid processes and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings with the Business Development Manager and capture requirements.
• Write, edit and proofread bids, tenders and proposals tailored to client needs.
• Coordinate bid/tender through to submission, managing deadlines and documentation.
• Review tender documents for submission requirements and evidence.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Operations and Client Services for accurate information.
• Prepare public-sector tender submissions and manage tender portals.

Skills

Written communication

Bid management

Coordination

Organisational skills

Client meetings

Pricing awareness

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tender portals

Job description

Bid Writer

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Bid Writer in Bristol to join our client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. This is a great opportunity to join a business that has been awarded the Gold standard by Investors in People.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you will attend client meetings to understand their requirements, then coordinate the bid and tender process, producing clear, compelling proposals and ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

To be considered for this role, you should have previous experience in bid writing, tender coordination or bid management within a B2B environment.

Benefits and Package for a Bid Writer

• Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission
• Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Bristol (Bradley Stoke)
• Progression opportunities
• Fully funded qualifications
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra ad hoc incentive days
• Personal accident cover and group life assurance
• Perkbox access
• Private health insurance after one year of service
• Supportive and rewarding environment

Key Responsibilities of a Bid Writer

• Attend client meetings alongside the Business Development Manager, capturing requirements, key discussion points and actions to inform proposals and tender responses.
• Write, edit and proofread compelling bids, tenders and commercial proposals, tailoring each response to the client's needs and evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate the bid and tender process from initial review through to submission, managing deadlines, documentation and internal contributions.
• Review tender documents to identify submission requirements, supporting evidence, key dates and areas requiring clarification.
• Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and Client Services to gather accurate information, pricing and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate public-sector tender and framework submissions, ensuring responses meet the relevant requirements.
• Manage tender portals, clarification requests and submission documents, ensuring all information is complete and submitted on time.
• Maintain an up-to-date library of bid content, case studies, company information and supporting documents.
• Keep CRM records and tender trackers accurate, providing updates on submission progress and outstanding actions.
• Gather feedback on bid outcomes and use this to improve future responses.

Key Skills and Experience of a Bid Writer

• A minimum of two years' experience in bid writing, tender coordination or bid management within a B2B or commercial environment.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to turn detailed information into clear, persuasive and well-structured responses.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple submissions and competing deadlines.
• Experience preparing compliant bid and tender responses, ideally with involvement in successful submissions.
• Confidence attending client meetings alongside a Business Development Manager and translating discussions into tailored proposals.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work with pricing, financial information and client requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to gather information from colleagues and follow up on outstanding contributions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with public-sector procurement, tender portals and framework submissions would be advantageous.