Bid Writer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Career Development Opportu

Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending"

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days annual leave plus holiday

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 EAP

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Bid Writer in Swindon to produce compelling responses for PQQs and tenders. The role supports bid managers, coordinates content with subject matter experts, and ensures high-standard documentation and timely submissions.

The successful candidate will manage content, edit submissions, and create clear graphics to enhance proposals while maintaining strong adherence to work-winning processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, or a similar work-winning environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including unique responses, references, case studies and CVs.
• Support the Head of Bid Management and Bid Managers in PQQ and Tender responses.
• Ensure compliance with Work Winning processes and manage bid-related information.
• Support briefings, kick-off and progress meetings.
• Edit and proofread tender documents to a high standard and coordinate finalisation of documents.
• Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts for submissions.
• Assist with content development and responses with subject matter experts.
• Provide progress feedback to Bid Management teams.
• Contribute to timely publication and client submission.
• Maintain the Document Management System for future review or scrutiny.
• Re-work existing pre-written content and assist Knowledge Management.
• Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills

Bid writing

Proposal management

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
• Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
• Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
• Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
• Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
• Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
• Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
• Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
• Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
• Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
• Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
• Assist with Knowledge Management.
• Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
• Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
• Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
• Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes

MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP