Bid Writer (Supported Housing)

CIH International Housing Group; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 Days Annual Leave

Simplyhealth Package

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

The Housing Network (THN) is seeking a Bid Writer to support our hosted housing programmes. The role is full-time and hybrid, with 3 days in the Luton office and hours 09:00–17:30, Monday to Friday, and a salary of £45,000 per annum.

You will manage bid portals, draft responses to PQQs/ITTs, coordinate evidence and case studies, and ensure compliance with Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and subsidy rules.

Qualifications

• Proven bid/tender writing experience in housing/public sector.
• Knowledge of commissioning processes and rent/subsidy rules.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain bid-portals to monitor opportunities.
• Lead on drafting and coordinating responses to PQQs, ITTs and frameworks.
• Interpret tender specs and evaluation criteria to maximise scoring.
• Manage a bid library of case studies, policies, templates, images and evidence.
• Ensure financial proposals comply with tender specs and legislation (Housing Benefit, UC, subsidies).
• Provide commissioners with clear justifications for costs, balancing affordability with sustainability.

Skills

Bid writing

Public sector

Editing skills

Project management

Resilience under pressure

Job description

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities.

We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! Homelessness is a vast and complex issue that does not have a single solution. In understanding that reality, we've learned the importance of perspective; appreciating that if we continue to innovate, collaborate, and give our best, we are playing our part in making a vital difference.

We are a team that is absolutely committed to innovate, excel and be dependable in all that we do.

Working hard together to achieve our mission of providing Better Accommodation, Better Support, Better Partnerships, and as a result Better Business.

Bid Writer (Supported Housing)

Salary: £45,000 Per Annum

Luton/Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days in Luton Office

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

What you will be doing:

• 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!

Who we are looking for:

• 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"\

What you'll receive:

• Salary - £45,000Per Annum
• 23 Days of Annual Leave
• Simplyhealth Package
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of "expertise by experience" and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.

The Housing Network is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered.

We do not use AI to make hiring decisions. All screening, shortlisting and selection decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.