Bid Writer / Bid Manager - Social Housing

Richardsonrecruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Richardsonrecruit is recruiting for a Bid Writer/Bid Manager to drive end-to-end bidding for housing maintenance contracts in London. The role supports a predominantly remote setup (90% remote) with occasional travel to the North London office.

The successful candidate will own PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure compliant, timely bids. Social Housing bidding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Bid Writer or Bid Manager, preferably within Social Housing.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent time management and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities.
• Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information.
• Ensure bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time.
• Develop bid libraries, templates, and case studies.
• Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements.
• Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Bid management

Written communication

Editing

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Vendor/ tender awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

Job ID:

3565602

Location:

London / Remote

Up to £60K + Benefits

Job Description

Our client is a Main Contractor specialising in housing maintenance / refurbishment works across London

Currently recruiting for a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to work closely with the Bid Director.

This is a permanent opportunity that offers flexibility to WFH. 90% remote with occasional office travel into North London Office.

The Role

You will take ownership of the end-to-end bidding process, preparing high-quality submissions for a range of housing maintenance contracts; planned and reactive. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently within a small team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities
• Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions
• Liaise with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information
• Ensure all bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time
• Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates, and case studies
• Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements
• Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager, ideally within the Social Housing sector
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable working in a small business environment and managing multiple deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in writing bids in InDesign or similar software.

We expect to get back to you within 7 days of receiving your application.