Bid Writer

Howdens; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Bid Writer to join their Social Sector Contracts Team. This role involves producing high-quality, compliant submissions for tenders. Candidates should possess strong bid writing experience, the ability to manage multiple projects, and excellent attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary, an annual company bonus, and excellent benefits including a robust pension scheme and generous holiday allowances. This is a full-time office-based role with the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite car parking

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience of responding to tenders and bid writing.
• Proven ability in planning, compiling and delivering compliant bids.
• Experience of working in a busy multi activity environment.
• Experience of writing bespoke bid responses to tenders.

Responsibilities

• Compiling bespoke bid responses to secure business tenders.
• Preparing high-quality responses for PQQs and ITTs.
• Ensure win themes meet client requirements.
• Manage overall submission and re-tender of frameworks.

Skills

Bid writing

Tender response

Planning and organizing

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Join Howdens Joinery as our Bid Writer and become part of our Social Sector Contracts Team, meeting tight deadlines whilst producing high quality compliant submissions. This is a brand new, permanent and full-time position which is based in the office with some home working.

What will I be doing as a Bid writer?

• Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the Contract Social Sector team
• Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ’s), Invitation to tender (ITT’s) and case studies
• Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients requirements
• Manage the overall submission and re-tender of frameworks
• Working with your stakeholders across the Social Sector Contract team
• Provide support to the business development function as needed in line with business strategy and take ownership of ad-hoc projects
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Obtain, review and edit information received from subject matter experts
• Managing deadlines to ensure they are met

What do I need to qualify for this role?

• Previous experience of responding to tenders and bid writing
• Proven ability in planning, compiling and delivering compliant bids
• Experience of working in a busy multi activity level environment
• Experience of writing bespoke bid responses to tenders
• Experience of building relationships at all levels with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working independently
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a conscientious approach.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Experience and communication skills to be able to build relationships at all levels.

What we can offer you as a Bid Writer

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parking when working in the office.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens :

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. Last year, our sales reached over £2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.