Bid Writer ( Social Sector)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Bid Writer to join their dynamic Social Sector team. In this exciting full-time role, you will craft high-quality bid submissions and manage the tender process, ensuring compliance with company standards. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders to produce compelling responses that meet client needs while also supporting business development initiatives. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the chance to be part of a recognized organization that values excellence and employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite car parking

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition events

Qualifications

• Experience in responding to tenders and bid writing.
• Proven ability in planning and delivering compliant bids.

Responsibilities

• Compile high-quality bid responses to secure business tenders.
• Manage overall submission and re-tender of frameworks.

Skills

Bid Writing

Tender Responses

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Job description

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We are looking for a highly motivated, deadline driven Bid Writer to join the Social Sector team within our Contracts Division, you will be producing high quality compliant submissions in-line with company guidelines. This is a brand-new, full-time role with hybrid working, you will be based at our Manchester office in Wardley.

What will I be doing as a Bid writer?

• Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the Contract Social Sector team
• Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ’s), Invitation to tender (ITT’s) and case studies
• Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients requirements
• Manage the overall submission and re-tender of frameworks
• Working with your stakeholders across the Social Sector Contract team
• Provide support to the business development function as needed in line with business strategy and take ownership of ad-hoc projects
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Obtain, review and edit information received from subject matter experts
• Managing deadlines to ensure they are met

What do I need to qualify for this role?

• Previous experience of responding to tenders and bid writing
• Proven ability in planning, compiling and delivering compliant bids
• Experience of working in a busy multi activity level environment
• Experience of writing bespoke bid responses to tenders
• Experience of building relationships at all levels with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable working independently
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a conscientious approach.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Experience and communication skills to be able to build relationships at all levels.

What we can offer you as a Bid Writer

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free onsite car parkingwhen working in the office.
• Staff Discount.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 12,000 staff. Last year, our sales reached over £2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For .