Bid Writer

Impression Recruitment Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Supportive working environment

Varied projects exposure

Career progression

Specialist writing skills

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Ltd. in Leeds is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team. You will prepare written content for tenders and proposals, coordinating with colleagues to gather information and meet deadlines.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and attention to detail with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and progress within the wider organisation. Previous bid writing experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English, with clear, precise communication.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities.
• Good research and information gathering skills.
• Ability to interpret requirements and craft tailored content.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written content for tenders, proposals and other customer facing documents.
• Review client requirements and identify information needed for submissions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to gather information and examples of previous work.
• Develop tailored responses communicating services, experience and capabilities.
• Research information and incorporate evidence into submissions.
• Edit and proofread documents for accuracy and presentation.
• Coordinate contributions and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Organise company information and supporting documents for future opportunities.
• Review submissions and identify improvements.

Skills

Excellent written English

Proofreading

Research skills

Deadline management

Collaborative communication

MS Office

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Bid Writer

Location: Leeds

Salary: £26,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys researching information, developing ideas and producing high quality written content? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your writing skills in a varied role where your work can contribute to commercial success?

Our client is looking to recruit a Bid Writer to join their team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with information, meeting deadlines, and creating professional documents. Applications are welcome from candidates with previous bid writing experience.

Working alongside colleagues from across the organisation, you'll help develop written submissions that communicate the business's services, experience and capabilities to prospective customers. You'll gather relevant information, interpret requirements and produce tailored content that presents a clear and professional response to each opportunity, helping the business pursue new commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities As Bid Writer

• Prepare written content for tenders, proposals and other customer facing business documents.
• Review client requirements and identify the information needed to develop a suitable submission.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to gather relevant information, technical details and examples of previous work.
• Develop tailored responses that clearly communicate the business's services, experience and capabilities.
• Research relevant information and incorporate supporting evidence into written submissions.
• Edit and proofread documents to maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity and presentation.
• Coordinate contributions from colleagues, monitor progress and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Organise company information and supporting documents for use in future commercial opportunities.
• Work with colleagues to review completed submissions and identify opportunities to improve future responses.

Experience Required As a Bid Writer

• Previous experience in bid writing or a similar role would be beneficial.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Strong proofreading skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret requirements and produce relevant, well structured written content.
• Good research and information gathering skills, with the confidence to learn about unfamiliar subjects.
• Strong organisational abilities and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint; experience with tender portals or relevant qualifications would be advantageous but is not essential.

In Return As Bid Writer You Will Receive

• Salary of £26,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive working environment with the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Exposure to a varied range of projects and commercial opportunities.
• The opportunity to build specialist knowledge and develop your writing skills.
• Potential for career progression within the wider organisation.

If you're a strong writer who enjoys researching information, developing clear and engaging content and working collaboratively with others, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you have previous experience preparing bids or are looking to apply your existing skills in a new direction, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that your application has not been shortlisted for this particular position. However, we will consider your application for other suitable opportunities, present or future, and contact you should a relevant match arise. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.