Bid Writer

Impact Futures; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking a Bid Writer to join their expanding Commercial Bids team. The role involves writing and editing bids, collaborating with various departments, and managing deadlines. Candidates should have excellent writing and IT skills with a passion for producing high-quality submissions. This position offers a salary between £29,000 to £31,000 and numerous employee benefits including enhanced sick pay and a BUPA healthcare plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays

Enhanced Sick Pay

BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan

3 additional days of paid leave for Christmas

Volunteer day

Pension contribution

Shopping discount & cashback platform

Qualifications

• Proven record of successful written submissions.
• Ability to write succinct and meaningful content.
• Experience in the Adult Education sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit bids and tenders.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather input.
• Manage bid deadlines and requirements.

Skills

Writing skills

Research abilities

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in English Literature/Language

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bid management platforms

AI-powered writing tools

Job description

Overview

Job Advert

Are you an experienced Bid Writer? Do you want to be part of a winning Bid Team? Impact Futures Group have a new opportunity for a creative and talented Bid Writer to join our expanding Commercial Bids team.

Please note, whilst this is a remote role, there may be occasions where you will need to travel to meet with members of your team.

The salary banding is between £29,000 to £31,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Role

You will be bid/tender writing in all opportunity pursuit stages, PQQ/ITT through to final written submissions. You will also be assisting with writing compelling bids, editing and proofing bids and carrying out various bid administration tasks. Working closely with the Head of Bid Management and Bid colleagues, your role will involve collaborating with all areas of our commercial and operations departments, to assist and create business winning sales documentation under client-driven time constraints. Full on the job training will be provided.

The role will involve:

• Identify, review and log bid opportunities
• Confirm often complex requirements of individual bids and ensure bid deadlines are met
• Assist in the design and completion of storyboards and bid plans
• Complete company information and company responses within SSQs
• Participate in bid kick off meetings and key reviews
• Contribute relevant ideas for identifying win themes and developing bid submissions to the company's advantage in order to present the company's strengths
• Work side by side with operational teams, subject matter experts, as required to create and edit quality written content
• Collaborate with Bid colleagues to continuously improve content, maintaining a record of exemplar content in support of future submissions and opportunities

You’ll be joining a leading national training provider at an exciting time of growth and expansion, working in a fun and supportive environment in an organisation with a strong focus on people and culture. Expect regular catch-ups and socials with your team, surprises in the post and company-wide social events- we’re a friendly bunch.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• 3 additional days of paid leave for Christmas Shut down
• Buy an additional 5 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Volunteer day
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• BUPA Healthcare Cashback plan
• Enhanced Maternity paid leave
• Enhanced Paternity paid leave
• Grandparent paid leave
• Bereavement paid leave
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend bonus
• Electric car vehicle scheme
• 3% pension contribution using pension provider NEST
• Shopping discount & cash back platform
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee Financial Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Helpline

About You

• Have a passion for writing and be able to write innovative, succinct and meaningful submissions that reinforce our track record and solutions-focused approach to clients
• Have a proven record of successfully written submissions or high-quality written outputs
• Have excellent writing abilities, as well as strong IT, research and problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills, particularly in situations where solutions are not immediately obvious.
• Be a self starter, organised, hardworking and flexible as this is a fast-paced and challenging role, working to multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Adult Education sector (but not essential)
• Degree or equivalent qualification in, e.g. English Literature/Language.
• Familiarity with bid management platforms.
• Experience using AI-powered writing and editing tools (e.g., Co-Pilot, Grammarly, ChatGPT) to enhance content quality and efficiency.
• Understanding of digital collaboration tools and cloud-based document sharing (e.g. Sharepoint).
• Awareness of cybersecurity and data protection principles in handling sensitive bid information.
• Experience maintaining digital content libraries or knowledge bases to support bid development.

About Us

Impact Futures and The Childcare Company are some of the UK’s largest independently owned training providers, delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.

We have been awarded a prestigious 2-star accreditation for being an outstanding company to work for.

Our expertise is underpinned by our Ofsted Grade 2 'Good’ accreditation, and learner-centric delivery is at the heart of our continual operational evolution to ensure our learners receive an outstanding learning journey.

Impact Futures and The Childcare Company are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitability qualified persons regardless of their race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.