Bid Writer / Business Development Co-ordinator

HF Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-discipline building services contractor in Glasgow is looking for an experienced Bid Writer/Business Development Co-ordinator. You will manage the bid writing process, identify business opportunities, and support client engagement activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills and has experience with Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Death in Service Scheme

Private Medical Care

Critical Illness Cover

Perkbox Subscriptions

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage activity across multiple offices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the pre-qualification and bid writing process.
• Identify and research new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

HNC/HND Business Studies/Marketing or similar

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Job description

Overview

HF Group is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline building services contractors, delivering high-quality solutions across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Security, Telecommunications, and Automated Controls.

With a legacy spanning over 3 centuries and a family culture, we consider all of our employees as part of the family and invaluable assets to our ongoing business. Our head office is in Glasgow with offices in Edinburgh, Manchester, Belfast and Aberdeen, providing services to clients across both the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

About the Role:

As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer/Business Development Co-ordinator, who will support business growth efforts by organising, executing and optimising corporate events, conference and networking initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the pre-qualification and bid writing process and manage the bid lifecycle of tender submissions.
• Identify and research new business opportunities for both brands across all office locations and market sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and key stakeholders
• Support lead generation and client engagement activities tied to events.
• Collaborate with technical, creative, and commercial teams to compile professional, compliant, and compelling documents.
• Conduct post-event follow-ups including surveys.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage activity across multiple offices and business units.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint); design experience (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Canva) a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Comfortable working with both technical services and creative media sectors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• HNC/HND Business Studies/Marketing or similar.

In Return We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Death in Service Scheme
• Private Medical Care
• Critical Illness Cover
• Perkbox Subscriptions
• Hybrid Working

Additional Information

Applications close on Friday, 26th September 2025. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HF Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Tender Specialist; Bid Manager; Grants Writer; Business Development Writer; Contract Specialist; Business Development Specialist, Business Development Bid Writer, New Business Contracts, Bid and Proposal Coordinator; may also be considered for this role.