Bid Writer

Hireful; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a Bid Writer to join their EMEA team on a maternity cover basis. This role involves managing the bid process and crafting persuasive proposals. Ideal candidates will have experience in bid management, strong writing skills, and a collaborative spirit. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive pay and various benefits, including free training courses and health insurance.

Benefits

Free Learning Tree courses

Pension provision

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service)

Qualifications

• Experience as a bid writer or in a bid management role for at least two years, preferably in the IT training industry.
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills to ensure quality submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire bid cycle, from research to proposal writing.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure quality submissions.
• Maintain a robust bid content library and respond to tender opportunities.

Skills

Professional writing

Bid management

Organisation and planning

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Creative business writing

Education

Degree in professional writing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Copilot

Job description

Bid Writer

Location: Hybrid
Department: Programme Delivery
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract

Are you a talented writer with a flair for crafting compelling, high‑quality proposals? We’re looking for a Bid Writer to join our EMEA business on a maternity cover basis. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in winning new business and driving growth by producing persuasive responses to tender opportunities.

About Us

Learning Tree is a global leader in IT and management training, trusted by over 65,000 organisations to develop the skills of 3 million professionals worldwide. We’re committed to delivering award‑winning training and developing the leadership and critical skills of professionals worldwide.

About the Role

This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead the charge on capturing and responding to bid and proposal opportunities for our EMEA business. As Bid Writer, you’ll manage the entire bid cycle—from researching new business prospects and registering on supplier portals, to writing persuasive technical responses and maintaining a robust bid content library. You’ll collaborate closely with senior management, sales, marketing, legal, and project teams to ensure every submission is aligned with our business objectives and stands out for its quality and impact. If you thrive on organisation, creativity, and working to tight deadlines, this is your opportunity to make a real difference and drive revenue growth.

What You Will Bring

• Experience or degree-level education in professional writing.
• Ideally, at least two years in a bid writer or bid management role, preferably in the IT training industry.
• Strong organisation, planning, and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy to ensure every submission is polished and accurate.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and ideally Copilot.
• A genuine interest in creative business writing and a flexible, positive attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working: primarily home‑based, with team days twice monthly in Canary Wharf, London
• The salary for this role is between £50,000 and £52,000 per annum
• Full time, maternity cover contract for 10 months
• Free Learning Tree courses for you and your immediate family
• Pension, private health insurance, group life insurance, and income protection
• Discounts and cashback at high street retailers
• Employee recognition and milestone anniversary programme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellness hub
• 23 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service), plus bank holidays and 3 company days over Christmas (pro rata for part time)

What Next?

If you’re excited about this role and think your attitude and values are a fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please use your cover letter to explain why you’re a great fit for our team.

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