Bid Writer

Stark Danmark A/S; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark Building Materials UK is seeking a Bids Writer to craft compelling, compliant tenders and proposals that clearly articulate our value. You will collaborate with sales, technical, and operations teams, analyzing client requirements to maximise win rates.

The role emphasizes research, writing, and proofreading with strong attention to detail, delivering on deadlines, and maintaining content libraries for quick responses across national tenders.

Qualifications

• Previous bid writing experience or similar required.
• Excellent research and interpretation skills.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent time-management and organisation.
• Attention to detail with proactive approach.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Degree level desirable or GCSE English and Maths minimum.
• APMP/Shipley or equivalent bid qualification desirable.
• CRM/Database experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities.
• Ensure all submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates.
• Tailor content to reflect client needs and project objectives.
• Prepare presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews.
• Proofread and review bid responses/proposals for clarity and brand alignment.
• Implement best practices for bid writing and presentations.
• Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements.
• Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning.

Skills

Bid writing

Research skills

Questioning skills

Writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal & collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Education

Degree level desirable

GCSE English A/B or Maths C/4 minimum

Tools

CRM / Database

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Bids Writer is responsible for creating compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals and tender submissions that clearly articulate the company’s value proposition. This role involves collaborating with internal teams, understanding client requirements, and producing persuasive content that maximizes win rates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential Previous bid writing experience, or similar Excellent research and interpretation skills Skills in questioning, writing, editing and checking/reviewing Exceptional attention to detail – taking a proactive and detail-oriented approach Excellent time-management and organisation skills Excellent communicator – strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Excellent IT skills – including proficiency in all MS Office applications Strong academic background. Degree level desirable [English Language, Historyy, Psychology, or similar] or, if you have bid writing experience - GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths C/4, as a minimum. Desirable Proven bid team involvement Industry experience – Builders Merchants or similar Public Sector knowledge – Local Authority bidding Bid qualification – APMP, Shipley or equivalent CRM / Database experience

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Bid Writing/Proposal Development:
  • Delivering on-time bespoke documents – by managing others and self, effectively.
  • – Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities.
  • – Ensure all submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Content Management:
  • – Working with the rest of the Bid Team to develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates.
  • – Tailor content to reflect client needs and project objectives.
• Preparing presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews.
• Quality Assurance:
  • – Delivering high standards of work, ensuring all documents are free from errors and professionally presented - ensuring the layout of the documents is correct and to a high standard – in line with agreed corporate style guides.
  • – Proofreading and reviewing Bid Responses/Proposals for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines.
  • – Implementing best practices for bid writing and presentations.
• Research & Analysis:
  • – Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria.
  • – Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • – Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and company policies.
  • – Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the bid process.
  • – Knowing at all times where we are against deadlines and communicating accordingly, managing these deadlines.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Creating an effective network and building relationships with colleagues, to call upon if required to support you in achieving a deadline - adapting style for different team members, to maximise their output.
• Work closely with sales, technical, and operational teams to gather accurate information.
• Coordinating input from subject matter experts and ensure consistency across documents.

This is a national role is the sense of supporting the business and working on tenders on a national basis ranging from contracts worth £100K to £10million plus per annum No Reportees .

STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK

Stark Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future.

At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.