Bid Writer

Bid Resource Solutions; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Virtual GP

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Bid Resource Solutions is seeking a Bid Writer for a hybrid role in Waltham Abbey, offering £55,000–£70,000 basic plus discretionary bonus and a strong benefits package. You will take ownership of written content and bids across electrical compliance, planned maintenance and decarbonisation works.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, developing win themes and improved bid structures, and contribute to the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to craft high-quality bids and tender responses.
• Experience writing for public sector frameworks (housing associations / local authorities).
• Strong written communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses for bids across social housing compliance and electrical frameworks.
• Collaborate with Senior Bid Manager and Head of New Business to develop win themes and structured responses.
• Contribute to full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission.
• Improve clarity and quality of written submissions.
• Mentor and support a junior Bid Writer to raise standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to refine technical content.
• Ensure submissions are compliant and aligned to client requirements.

Skills

Bid writing

Written communication

Tender responses

Public sector frameworks

Job description

Bid Writer

Hybrid - Waltham Abbey (2/3 days in the office)

£55,000 - £70,000 Basic + Discretionary Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + Virtual GP + Life Insurance + Pension + Package

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing compliance and property services contractor operating across social housing and public sector frameworks. Enjoy working in a Bid Writer role where you will take real ownership of written content, contributing to bids across electrical compliance, planned maintenance and decarbonisation works. You will be part of a developing bid function, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a key role in improving how bids are written, structured and presented.

This company operates across social housing, delivering essential services including electrical compliance, maintenance and upgrade works for housing associations and local authorities. They require a Bid Writer to enhance submission quality, support the wider bid process, and help raise standards across the team. A strong opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with more responsibility and influence over the work-winning function.

Your Duties:

• Take responsibility for producing high-quality written responses for bids across social housing compliance and electrical frameworks
• Work closely with the Senior Bid Manager and Head of New Business to develop win themes, storyboards and structured responses
• Contribute to the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to submission
• Improve the consistency, clarity and overall quality of written submissions
• Mentor and support a junior Bid Writer, helping to raise standards across the team
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather and refine technical content
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, well-structured and aligned to client requirements

Requirements

• Experience working as a Bid Writer within social housing, property services, compliance or M&E environments
• Strong written ability with experience producing high-quality tender responses
• Experience working on public sector frameworks (housing associations / local authorities)
• Willing to commute to Waltham Abbey 3 days per week

Keywords: Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Proposals Writer, Bid Executive, Bids, Proposal, Tender, Construction, Maintenance, Built Environment, M&E, Compliance, Property Services, London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Waltham Abbey, Chingford, Enfield, Watford, Harlow, Romford, Billericay, Chelmsford

Bid Resource Solutions Limited regrets to inform you that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed