Bid Writer - Wolverhampton

N D Brown Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Brown Ltd, based in Wolverhampton, is seeking a Bid Writer to take ownership of bids from initial discussion to submission. You will translate input from colleagues into clear, persuasive responses to win new work and retain customers.

You’ll lead bid processes, coordinate inputs across teams, ensure timelines are met and keep our proposal materials up to date with ND Brown branding and standards. Experience with PQQs and tenders advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and pay close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage PQQs and tenders from initial review to final submission, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Write tailored, high-quality responses for public and private sector customers.
• Lead bid kick-off calls, coordinate input from teams across the business and align with branding.
• Check submissions against customer requirements and internal standards.
• Build and maintain a bid library and improve proposal materials.
• Support Account Managers with bid-related queries.
• Coordinate applications and renewals for accreditations such as Constructionline, Achilles, ALLMI and CLOCS.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time-management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Help shape the bids that grow our business.

ND Brown is a family-owned business with roots going back to 1980. From our head office in Wolverhampton and six depots across the UK, we’ve built a strong track record and we’re looking for a Bid Writer to help us win new work and retain our valued customers.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of bids from the first discussion through to submission. You’ll turn input from colleagues across the business into clear, persuasive responses that show customers why ND Brown is the right choice. You’ll also help shape our bid strategy and improve the tools we use to pursue future opportunities.

What you\'ll do:

• Manage PQQs and tenders from initial review to final submission, keeping contributors and deadlines on track.
• Write tailored, high-quality responses for public and private sector customers.
• Work with the Sales Team & Directors to identify what matters most to each customer & develop a compelling approach to each bid.
• Lead bid kick-off calls, agree timelines and coordinate input from teams across the business.
• Check submissions against customer requirements, internal standards and ND Brown branding.
• Build and maintain a useful bid library, improve proposal materials and keep accurate records.
• Support Account Managers with day-to-day bid queries.
• Coordinate applications and renewals for accreditations such as Constructionline, Achilles, ALLMI and CLOCS.

What you\'ll bring:

• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to think strategically and pay close attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Experience in the commercial vehicle industry would be welcome, but is not essential.

Interested?

If you enjoy turning complex information into convincing proposals and want to make a visible contribution to a family-owned business, we would like to hear from you.

ND Brown is an equal opportunities employer. We recruit based on job-related qualifications and abilities and are committed to treating everyone fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.