Bid Writer (Supported Housing)

The Housing Network; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; 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 is seeking a skilled Bid Writer (Supported Housing) to drive our growth in Luton with hybrid working. You will craft high‑quality bids and responses to PQQs/ITTs, and ensure every submission demonstrates value for money and compliance with regulations.

You will translate complex service models into accessible content, manage the bid library and coordinate across teams to secure new contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven bid/tender writing experience in housing/public sector
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes and subsidy rules
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills; able to manage multiple bids and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain bid-portals and monitor opportunities
• Lead on drafting and coordinating responses to PQQs, ITTs and frameworks
• Interpret tender specs to design compelling, compliant responses
• Manage a bid library of case studies, policies, templates and evidence
• Ensure financial proposals meet tender requirements and legislation
• Provide cost justifications balancing affordability and sustainability

Skills

Bid writing

Editing

Project management

Content writing

Deadline management

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.

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!

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

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.