Bids and Tenders Writer

White Recruitment Construction; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Bids and Tenders Writer to create persuasive responses for foodservice contracts. The role involves collaboration with various teams and managing multiple submissions under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate has a background in foodservice and exceptional writing skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing successful bids ideally in foodservice.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills are essential.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored, high-quality written responses for tender submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather relevant content.
• Ensure all submissions are compliant, persuasive, and professionally formatted.

Skills

Writing successful bids

Exceptional written communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple bids

Job description

Bids and Tenders Writer required by a multi national, award winning Food and Drink company.

A Foodservice / Hospitality background is essential for the Bids and Tenders Writer position.

Experience with On Trade is essential!

The Package:

£35K – £37K
Full Benefits details available on application

Are you a sharp writer with a knack for crafting compelling bids? Do you understand the fast-paced world of foodservice and want to help businesses win high-value contracts? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Foodservice Bids and Tenders Writer to join our growing team. In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for creating persuasive, compliant, and strategically tailored tender responses that help us secure foodservice contracts across public and private sectors.

Whether it’s a multi-site catering tender, school meals contract, or NHS framework bid – your writing will directly contribute to winning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop tailored, high-quality written responses aligned with evaluation criteria
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, compliance, finance) to gather relevant input
• Maintain a library of content and case studies for re-use
• Ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and professionally formatted
• Manage timelines and coordinate the bid process from concept to submission

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience writing successful bids or tenders, ideally in foodservice, catering, or facilities management
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
• Experience with bid portals and submission platforms is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, mission-driven team in a thriving industry
• Work on impactful projects that shape how foodservice is delivered
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development