Bid Writer

Jobtailor; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Coventry seeks an experienced bid professional to create compelling proposals for public sector opportunities. You will work with sales, technical, and operations teams to produce persuasive, compliant submissions and maintain a library of standard responses.

You will analyze tender requirements, ensure deadlines are met, and help position proposals through market research and content tailoring. APMP/Shipley qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bid writing experience or similar required.
• Excellent research and interpretation skills.
• Strong questioning, writing, editing and review abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• Degree in English Language, History, Psychology, or related; or GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths 4 with bid writing experience.
• APMP or Shipley qualifications desirable.
• Public Sector knowledge, including Local Authority bidding desirable.
• CRM/database experience desirable.
• Builders Merchants industry experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand client requirements and produce persuasive content.
• Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities.
• Ensure submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates.
• Tailor content to client needs and project objectives.
• Prepare presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews.
• Proofread and review bid responses and proposals for clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Implement best practices for bid writing and presentations.
• Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning.
• Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the bid process.
• Track and communicate deadline status, managing deadlines effectively.
• Build relationships with colleagues and coordinate input from sales, technical, operational, and subject matter expert teams.
• Support national public-sector tenders ranging from £100K to £10 million-plus per annum.

Skills

Bid writing

Content editing

Market research

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Organization

English language proficiency

Education

APMP qualification

Shipley qualification

Bachelor/ Degree in English or related field

GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths 4

Tools

MS Office

CRM/Database

Job description

• Create compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals and tender submissions
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand client requirements and produce persuasive content
• Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities
• Ensure submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates
• Tailor content to client needs and project objectives
• Prepare presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews
• Proofread and review bid responses and proposals for clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment
• Implement best practices for bid writing and presentations
• Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria
• Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning
• Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and company policies
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the bid process
• Track and communicate deadline status, managing deadlines effectively
• Build relationships with colleagues and coordinate input from sales, technical, operational, and subject matter expert teams
• Support national public-sector tenders ranging from £100K to £10 million-plus per annum

Requirements

• Previous bid writing experience, or similar
• Excellent research and interpretation skills
• Skills in questioning, writing, editing and checking/reviewing
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent time-management and organisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications
• Degree level desirable in English Language, History, Psychology, or similar; alternatively, with bid writing experience, GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths C/4 as a minimum
• Proven bid team involvement desirable
• Industry experience in Builders Merchants or similar desirable
• Public Sector knowledge, including Local Authority bidding, desirable
• APMP, Shipley or equivalent bid qualification desirable
• CRM/database experience desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bid writing and proposal development, ensuring compliance with client specifications and procurement regulations. Proficient in research, content tailoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality submissions for public sector opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bid Writing Experience
• Public Sector Knowledge
• Excellent Research Skills
• Attention to Detail
• APMP Qualification

Hard Skills

• Proposal Development
• Content Editing
• Market Research
• Bid Document Formatting
• Compliance Analysis

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• APMP Qualification
• Shipley Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Public Sector Bidding
• Local Authority Bidding
• Builders Merchants Experience

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Applications
• CRM/Database Experience