Bid Writer

TEAM; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rental and manufacturing solutions provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Bid Writer to enhance their bid submissions. The role requires exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, along with experience in bid writing and familiarity with procurement platforms. The position offers a competitive salary, strong financial benefits including bonuses, generous time off, and extensive health support. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team delivering excellence in tender submissions.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Generous time off (25 days + bank holidays)

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven track record in bid writing.
• Skilled at interpreting tender documents.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the bid team during various phases.
• Review tender documents and support Tender Manager.
• Maintain and update a library of high-quality content.
• Write and edit audience-focused narratives.
• Proofread and quality-check tender responses.
• Manage timelines and deadlines throughout the bid process.

Skills

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Strong communication and organisational abilities

Proficient in procurement platforms and AI tools

Industry experience in plant hire

Education

APMP qualification

Tools

Achilles

Ariba

Jaggaer Bravo Solutions

Job description

A market leader in providing rental and manufacturing solutions to the water industry is looking for a Bid Writer!

What’s in it for you?

A salary of £40,000 - £59,695 per annum

A bonus scheme

Strong financial benefits including company bonus scheme, pension contributions based on total earnings and life insurance

Generous time off with 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service

Extensive health and wellbeing support including private medical cover, Medicash scheme, EAP, mental health first aiders and 24-hour GP access

Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week on site / 2 days per week from home) alongside development opportunities, employee discounts and referral scheme

What you’ll be doing as Bid Writer :

• Collaborating with the bid team during RFI, PQQ, and ITT phases to develop win strategies and compelling themes.
• Reviewing tender documents and supporting the Tender Manager in producing high-quality submissions aligned with corporate growth strategies.
• Maintaining and updating a library of high-quality content, boilerplate responses, and tailored materials.
• Writing and editing professional, audience-focused narratives that meet scoring criteria and deliverables.
• Proofreading, editing, and quality-checking tender responses to ensure compliance and excellence.
• Managing timelines and deadlines throughout the bid process, participating in quality reviews as needed.

We’re looking for a Bid Writer with :

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities, with a proven track record in bid writing.
• Industry experience in plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water, or engineering sectors.
• Skilled at interpreting tender documents and identifying key criteria for success.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in procurement platforms (e.g., Achilles, Ariba, Jaggaer Bravo Solutions) and AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Desirable: APMP qualification.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Bid Writer to contribute to a growing, market-leading company.

Apply now to be part of a dynamic team delivering excellence in tender submissions!