Bid Writer

S Knights Recruitment; Leeds; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to craft persuasive proposals that help secure funding for adult learning and employability programs. The role involves research, collaboration with stakeholders, and strong writing skills to develop competitive bids. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of funding streams and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience writing successful bids within Employability, Skills, or Adult Learning.
• Solid understanding of funding streams such as ASF, Skills Bootcamps, AEB, and DWP.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce clear, compelling proposals aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Research and prioritize upcoming tenders and opportunities.
• Write persuasive responses tailored to funding requirements.

Skills

Writing successful bids

Understanding of funding streams

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Job description

Bid Writer

£45,000 - £55,000 • Remote (West Yorkshire)

Do you excel at crafting persuasive, high-impact bids that create real opportunities for people and communities? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to play a key role in winning funding that shapes the future of adult learning, employability, and skills development.

Company

Our client is an established and progressive training and employability provider recognised for delivering innovative and outcome-driven programmes nationwide. They specialise in helping individuals gain new skills, access meaningful employment, and progress in their careers. With a strong reputation for excellence and collaboration, they combine insight, technology, and compassion to deliver life-changing training and employability solutions. Joining their growing team means becoming part of an organisation that's passionate about creating opportunity and driving positive social impact across the UK.

The Role

As a Bid Writer, you'll be responsible for producing clear, compelling, and competitive proposals that align with strategic growth priorities. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will identify, develop, and submit bids across key funding areas such as:

• Adult Skills Fund (ASF), Skills Bootcamps, and DWP Employability contracts
• Apprenticeships and adult learning frameworks

You will:

• Research, evaluate, and prioritise upcoming tenders and opportunities.
• Write high-quality, persuasive responses tailored to funding requirements.
• Collaborate with operational experts to gather information and success evidence.
• Maintain a central bid library to ensure consistent and compliant submissions.
• Track outcomes and provide post-bid feedback and analysis to improve future performance.

Ideal Candidate

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience writing successful bids within Employability, Skills, or Adult Learning.
• A solid understanding of funding streams such as ASF, Skills Bootcamps, AEB, and DWP.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with confidence.
• Strong stakeholder management and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, analytical, and outcome-focused mindset.

Apply Now

If you are ready to make a tangible difference by helping to secure funding for programmes that change lives, we'd love to hear from you