Bid Writer Apprentice: Learn on the Job & Shape Proposals

Sureserve; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sureserve Compliance Fire is offering an apprentice Bid Writer position where you will learn on the job, supported by experienced colleagues who want you to succeed. As a Bid Writer Apprentice, you will assist the Bid Team with the organisation's work-winning strategy by preparing, coordinating, and submitting high-quality proposals and tender responses.

You will benefit from the Sureserve Academy's structured training, with access to mentoring, career development, and a pathway to professional

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interest in bid writing, business development, marketing, or project management.
• Experience creating written content through education, volunteering or work.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination, preparation, and submission of bids, tenders, and framework applications.
• Assist with reviewing tender requirements, deadlines, and maintain bid trackers.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format bid content for clients.
• Research clients, markets, competitors, and tender opportunities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information for responses.
• Maintain bid libraries, templates, and company information for accuracy.
• Support compliance checks, document control, and tender submissions.
• Build relationships across the business for timely bid delivery.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Interest in bid writing

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

CRM systems

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Sureserve Compliance Fire is offering an apprentice Bid Writer position where you will learn on the job, supported by experienced colleagues who want you to succeed. As a Bid Writer Apprentice, you will assist the Bid Team with the organisation's work-winning strategy by preparing, coordinating, and submitting high-quality proposals and tender responses.

You will benefit from the Sureserve Academy's structured training, with access to mentoring, career development, and a pathway to professional