Bid Writer

18 Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to support growth in social housing and construction sectors. The successful candidate will manage bid submissions, collaborate with teams, and ensure quality across tender documentation. This hands-on role demands bid management capability and requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in bid writing. Strong communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in bid writing, ideally within social housing or construction.
• Proven ability to interpret tender documentation and craft targeted responses.
• Experience managing complex bids and working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of bids, from kick-off to final submission.
• Write and edit persuasive, tailored content for public sector and framework tenders.
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts and ensure alignment with client expectations.

Skills

Bid writing

Strong communication skills

Tender interpretation

Deadline management

Collaboration

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled and driven Bid Writer to support their continued growth in the social housing and construction sectors. This is a strategic role for a mid to senior‑level professional who will take ownership of the bid process and contribute directly to securing new business.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead the development of high‑quality, bespoke bid submissions that clearly articulate the client's value proposition. They will collaborate with directors, technical leads, and operational teams to produce compelling responses that align with client needs and score highly against evaluation criteria.

This is a hands‑on role requiring both writing expertise and bid management capability. The Bid Writer will be instrumental in shaping winning strategies and ensuring consistency, clarity, and impact across all tender documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of bids, from kick‑off to final submission
• Write and edit persuasive, tailored content for public sector and framework tenders
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts and ensure alignment with client expectations
• Maintain strong communication with contracting bodies and stakeholders throughout the process
• Drive continuous improvement in bid quality and team learning

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in bid writing, ideally within social housing or construction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to interpret tender documentation and craft targeted responses
• Experience managing complex bids and working to tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with confidence to lead and influence across teams