Bid Writer

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government service provider in the UK is looking for a Bid Writer to join their Commercial team. You will oversee the bid process, crafting proposals and ensuring submissions meet client needs. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of bid writing experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working option to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing package

Matched pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Car benefit scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience writing bids.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.
• Experience with proposal submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bid process from start to finish.
• Research opportunities and produce content.
• Manage budgets and analyze feedback.

Skills

Bid writing

Strong written communication

Experience with public procurement

Attention to detail

Tools

Tender portals

ICT proficiency

Job description

Overview

East Suffolk Services Limited – Lowestoft NR32 2EF or Ufford Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET; hybrid working considered.

Salary: £35,412 - £38,220 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Role

Are you a persuasive writer with a flair for crafting compelling proposals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to business growth? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Be part of a dynamic team that makes a difference

At East Suffolk Services Limited (ESSL), we proudly deliver a wide range of essential local services that support the lives of over a quarter of a million residents and thousands of businesses across our district. We are a new, growing organisation with energy, ambition and purpose. As part of our team, you’ll help shape high-quality, efficient services that people rely on every day. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to support and give back to your local community.

We currently have an opportunity to join our growing Commercial team as a Bid Writer.

Your role

You’ll lead the bid process from start to finish, writing persuasive proposals, solving problems, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and aligned with client needs.

Day to day, you’ll research opportunities, gather insights from service leads, and produce high-quality content that showcases our strengths. You’ll also manage budgets, support presentations, and help improve future bids by analysing feedback.

What you will need

You will have a minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience writing bids, strong written communication skills, experience with public procurement processes and tender portals, and the ability to work independently under pressure. You will also be highly proficient in ICT with high levels of attention to detail.

Do you have the skills, experience or potential to succeed in this role? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us

At East Suffolk Services, we value our employees. Our continued success depends on recognising talented individuals, supporting their development, and retaining them within our organisation. We are committed to making East Suffolk Services a great place to work.

Benefits

• A top-tier health and wellbeing package through Canada Life, including online access to UK-based GPs and dentists, plus life insurance.

• A competitive, matched pension scheme through Royal London.

• Access to a range of support networks and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health resources and specialist counselling.

• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.

• Exclusive discounts on tech, holidays and travel, fashion, health and beauty, and more.

• A car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme to support your commute.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, contact Justin Pedley, Assistant Director - Commercial, by calling 07353166249 or emailing [e-mail].

Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 October 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 13 October 2025.

How to apply

1. Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

2. Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word). Please use the application template provided to show how you meet each of the criteria listed in the Person Specification. We are unable to accept applications submitted in other formats.

3. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

4. Step 4 - For more information, check the How to Apply section of our Career Site.