Bid Writer (Supported Housing)

Housing Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bid Writer to lead on drafting responses to PQQs, ITTs and frameworks, and to manage bid portals for ongoing opportunities. You will interpret tender specs, design high-scoring responses, and maintain a bid library of case studies, templates and evidence, ensuring compliant financial proposals.

You will be a driving force behind growth, crafting compelling narratives that demonstrate value for money and innovation, thriving under pace and

Qualifications

• Proven experience of writing successful bids/tenders in public-sector services
• Strong knowledge of supported housing commissioning processes and subsidy rules
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Resilient, competitive and driven by success; thrives under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain bid portals to monitor opportunities
• Lead on drafting responses to PQQs, ITTs and frameworks
• Interpret tender specifications to design responses that maximise scoring potential
• Manage a bid library of case studies, policies, templates, images and evidence
• Ensure all financial proposals are compliant with tender specifications and relevant legislation
• Provide commissioners with clear justifications for costs, balancing affordability with organisational sustainability

Skills

Bid writing

Tender management

Editing & proofreading

Project management

Written communication

Job description

• Manage and maintain a wide range of bid-portals, using them to continuously monitor and assess opportunities
• Lead on drafting and coordinating responses to PQQs, ITTs and frameworks
• Interpret tender specifications and evaluation criteria to design responses that maximise scoring potential
• Manage a bid library of case studies, policies, templates, images and evidence
• Ensure all financial proposals are compliant with tender specifications and relevant legislation (eg Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and subsidy regulations)
• Provide commissioners with clear justifications for costs, balancing affordability with organisational sustainability

The Bid Writer will be one of the driving forces behind our growth, supporting us to ensure we deliver against each element of our strategic goals, securing new contracts and opportunities for each of our core service areas - through the production of high-quality, competitive and compliant bids. You will thrive on winning, taking pride in crafting compelling narratives and financial proposals that demonstrate our capability, value for money, and innovation. This role is perfect for someone with an eye for detail, a flair for storytelling, and an ability to work and deliver at pace - who gets their personal sense of satisfaction from ensuring the win!

• Proven experience of writing successful bids/tenders (particularly within the supported housing, homelessness prevention s, social care, or related public-sector services)
• Strong knowledge of supported housing commissioning processes supported housing rent models and subsidy rules
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills - with an ability to turn complex service models into compelling, accessible content
• Strong project management and organisational skills; able to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Resilient, competitive and driven by success; thrives under pressure and enjoys the personal satisfaction of a "win"
• Salary - 45,000Per Annum
• 23 Days of Annual Leave
• Simplyhealth Package
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme