Bid Writer & Submissions Lead – Hybrid

Culture Guru; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Job summary

Culture Guru is seeking a brilliant Bid Writer to join our award-winning construction refurbishment and fit-out team in East London/Barking. You’ll own bespoke SQ and ITT responses, translate technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences, and help shape how clients perceive our company.

Sitting in the heart of a dynamic bid team and reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you’ll craft winning submissions, manage timelines, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Demonstrable writing skills: clear, persuasive, and easy to understand (essential).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience (essential).
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and working knowledge of InDesign (essential).
• Brilliant organisation with strong time management and prioritisation.
• Good business acumen and client satisfaction focus.
• Bid/tender writing experience in a fast-paced environment (desirable).
• Clear, confident communicator who can influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Write bespoke, high-quality responses to SQs and ITT/tender questions, ensuring clarity and scoring high marks.
• Translate technical information into proposals understandable by both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to demonstrate understanding of client requirements.
• Identify a winning strategy for each response and manage bid plans to ensure timely conforming submissions.
• Produce compelling case studies and gather evidence to support submissions.
• Support bid clarifications and manage bid library and references.
• Prepare tender interview presentations and participate in tender launches.
• Capture feedback on unsuccessful bids and implement improvements.

Skills

Creative writing

Clear writing

Time management

Client liaison

Bid/tender writing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

Culture Guru is seeking a brilliant Bid Writer to join our award-winning construction refurbishment and fit-out team in East London/Barking. You’ll own bespoke SQ and ITT responses, translate technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences, and help shape how clients perceive our company.

Sitting in the heart of a dynamic bid team and reporting to the Head of Bid Management, you’ll craft winning submissions, manage timelines, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver