Hybrid Bid Writer – Social Housing Tenders

Daniel Owen Ltd; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join the Leatherhead team on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will lead bid submissions, craft persuasive responses to ITTs, PQQs and RFQs, and ensure full compliance with evaluation criteria to support business growth.

You will work with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to develop high-quality, evidence-based submissions across the social housing sector, coordinating content and deadlines to deliver compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bid Writer, Tender Writer or Bid Coordinator.
• Experience within social housing, housing management, property services, facilities management or the public sector is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience responding to public sector or regulated procurement opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to extract information from subject matter experts and turn it into compelling bid content.
• A good understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• A commercial mindset and understanding of what makes a successful bid.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of high-quality bid and tender submissions.
• Write clear, compelling and customer-focused responses to ITTs, PQQs, RFQs and other procurement documentation.
• Review tender requirements and ensure all submissions are fully compliant with evaluation criteria.
• Work with subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong, evidence-based responses.
• Research clients, contracts, markets and competitors to strengthen submissions.
• Develop effective win themes and ensure responses clearly demonstrate our value proposition.
• Coordinate bid content, deadlines, reviews and approvals across multiple stakeholders.
• Proofread and edit submissions to ensure accuracy, consistency and a high standard of presentation.

Skills

Bid writing

Tender responses

Public sector procurement

Communication skills

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join the Leatherhead team on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will lead bid submissions, craft persuasive responses to ITTs, PQQs and RFQs, and ensure full compliance with evaluation criteria to support business growth.

You will work with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to develop high-quality, evidence-based submissions across the social housing sector, coordinating content and deadlines to deliver compelling proposals.