Bid Writer - Hybrid Work Flexibility (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to craft compelling proposals that drive the success of critical projects. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that submissions are not only compliant but also resonate with clients. If you have a passion for business writing and a proven track record in winning bids, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation in the heart of London.

Benefits

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts via Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in winning bids as a bid writer.
• Strong background in business writing and editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality responses for bid programs and milestones.
• Produce compelling and compliant responses for tender submissions.

Skills

Business Writing

Editing

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Research Skills

Education

Degree in English

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

APMP Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description Bid Writer London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

The role contributes effectively to the Asset Management work winning functions by delivering high-quality bid proposals of significant value to Telent. Reporting to the Senior Bid Writer, the role works independently to produce client-focused, compelling proposals that reflect company expertise and innovation, ensuring all submissions are compliant, timely, and aligned with proposal requirements.

For the role to be successful, it will engage with multidisciplinary teams across various bidding activities to collaborate and build effective relationships, e.g., Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, Estimators/Cost Engineers, subject matter experts, business heads, technical leads, and operational delivery specialists.

The role will participate in presentations or discussions to review and evaluate proposal feedback to improve future submissions.

What you’ll do:

1. Develop high-quality responses to meet the bid programme and milestones, keeping bid teams and managers updated on progress at all times.
2. Produce high-quality, high-scoring, compelling, compliant, and reusable responses for PQQ, ITTs, and other tender submissions.
3. Lead and participate in answer planning and storyboarding workshops to capture win themes, strategies, and Telent’s differentiators to ensure they are incorporated into responses.
4. Contribute to win/loss reviews, gather feedback on your work, and actively seek ways to improve tender response quality.
5. Understand and interpret proposal instructions and requirements to formulate compelling, persuasive, clear, and concise responses to meet clients’ needs through PQQs, ITTs, and other formats.
6. Interrogate and interpret client documents such as scopes and specifications to fully understand requirements and adapt SMEs’ technical content to suit response needs without altering technical propositions.
7. Conduct extensive research to understand the project or business opportunity in detail.

Who you are:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Bid Writer with a proven track record of contributing to successful bids. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business writing and editing, with a passion for crafting clear, persuasive, and impactful proposals.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable success in contributing to winning bids as a bid writer
• Degree in English, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience and qualifications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word
• Excellent business writing and editing skills
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, capable of meeting milestones and deadlines
• APMP or equivalent qualification (or demonstrable experience)
• Awareness of Traffic, Rail, Telecommunications, and IT products, technologies, and services
• Ability to present, communicate, persuade, and influence at all levels, with strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and different ideas, where everyone can thrive.

The additional benefits include:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, with options to buy or sell days, or 26 days plus public holidays with similar options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme

Learn more about Telent:

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We’re passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are empowered to reach their potential. Our teams should reflect the diverse communities we support.

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About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance, with decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology for the UK’s digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Joining us means making a real impact, fulfilling your potential, and working with over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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Our values and behaviors: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused