Bid Writer

Safer Hand Solutions; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving family-led company in Stone, Staffordshire is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join their team. This role involves crafting compelling bid proposals, contributing to bid activities, and managing deadlines effectively. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, at least 2 years of experience in bid writing, and a degree is preferred but not essential. The company offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including 25 days holiday, training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Excellent training and development opportunities

Company pension

Workplace mental health support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in bid writing with proven ability to produce excellent documentation.
• Strong work ethic and good culture fit are essential.
• Experience managing a demanding workload with proactive prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Generate concise and persuasive bid proposals and presentations.
• Contribute actively to bid activities within a successful team.
• Lead timely submission of proposals within deadlines.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Excellent editing skills

IT proficiency

Ability to present bids succinctly

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

Overview

Bid Writer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced bid writer to join a thriving team and company based in Stone, Staffordshire.

You will be working as part of an award-winning, well-established family-led company that offers and fosters a supportive and forward-thinking work culture. It is a place where you will be proud to work, and staff are valued.

Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Hours: 8:30am – 5pm
• Work pattern: Hybrid (live within commutable distance)
• Location: Stone, Staffordshire
• Salary: Up to £30k DOE (+ performance-based bonus)

Responsibilities

• Generate concise and persuasive bid proposals and create and deliver presentations to public sector (local authority) and corporate prospective clients.
• Join an existing small, but exceptionally successful, team and contribute to bid activities.
• Work to strict deadlines and ensure timely internal and external delivery to maximise bid win potential.
• Attend meetings, participate actively, and provide valuable contributions.
• Request information from colleagues and relevant parties within set time limits; be confident and assertive when required.
• Consistently update and improve the Bid Library; adapt and refine content to enhance bid responses; re-write old proposals as needed.
• Initiate and build strong internal and external working relationships.
• Conduct proactive research (general market and client-specific) before meetings.
• Submit completed proposal responses to the Senior Bid Writer or Head of Bid within agreed deadlines; escalate issues as necessary.
• Develop tailored responses and method statements aligned with client requirements, communicating win themes effectively.
• Create presentations and supporting handouts for each proposal.
• Review and analyse outcomes of bids to improve future efforts.
• Support other departments with copy for newsletters, marketing material, and ad hoc documents when required.

Requirements

• Ideally at least 2 years' experience in bid writing with a proven ability to produce excellent sales and strategy documentation.
• Journalist / creative / copywriting experience is not a fit for this position.
• Degree level education preferred but not essential.
• Exceptional writing and English language skills; concise, to-the-point content.
• Excellent editing skills.
• IT proficiency (including Microsoft Office packages).
• Forward-thinking, collaborative, and flexible with a strong work ethic; culture fit is important.
• Ability to confidently present bids succinctly and professionally.
• Experience managing a demanding workload with proactive prioritisation.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure content accuracy.

Benefits / Additional Information

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Company pension
• Christmas shut-down
• Social events throughout the year
• Private car park
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace mental health support / initiative
• A supportive culture with a strong senior leadership team

This is a truly brilliant opportunity in Stone, Staffordshire for an experienced Bid Writing professional to join an established, fast-growing business, offering fantastic career potential. To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah Kirk, or apply today to be considered for the role.

Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you regarding other suitable vacancies.