Senior Bid Writer

Morson Talent; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Bid Writer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead the creation of compelling bid content and manage the full bid writing process. You will engage with internal teams to ensure submissions are persuasive and aligned with client requirements. With defined career progression pathways and a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a bid writing professional to enhance their skills and contribute to business growth. If you're passionate about crafting winning tenders, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing with successful tender responses.
• Ability to develop compelling content tailored to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine written responses articulating the value proposition.
• Manage bid writing from kick-off meetings to final submission.

Skills

Bid Writing Expertise

Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills

Tender Leadership

Attention to Detail

Organisational & Time Management Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

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About Us:

Founded in 1969, Morson Group has grown from a humble start-up to a £1.3 billion global technical recruitment specialist. With over 30 offices in the UK and locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and Europe, we are the UK’s leading technical recruitment agency and the 3rd largest globally. We are proud to be ranked in the Top50 Best Large Companies to work for in the UK.

Morson Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to join our dynamic and growing team at our Manchester headquarters. This role is ideal for a skilled writer with a passion for creating compelling, high-quality bid content and leading the development of winning tenders. Reporting to the Bid & Proposal Lead, you will take ownership of bid responses, ensuring they are engaging, persuasive, and aligned with our strategic objectives.

With defined career progression pathways and a supportive environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a bid writing professional to take the next step in their career.

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for crafting, managing, and refining bid and proposal content that effectively communicates our value proposition. You will play a key role in shaping high-quality submissions, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with client requirements.

Person Specification:

• Bid Writing Expertise: Proven experience in bid writing with a track record of creating high-quality, successful tender responses.
• Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills: Ability to develop compelling, persuasive, and well-structured content tailored to different audiences.
• Tender Leadership: Experience leading the full bid writing process, from pre-bid preparation to submission.
• Industry Knowledge: Ideally, experience in recruitment, professional services, construction, rail, or related industries.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to analyse client requirements and ensure bid content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with key messaging.
• Organisational & Time Management Skills: Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple bid projects simultaneously.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and internal teams to develop comprehensive responses.
• Education & Creativity: Ideally educated to degree level, with a passion for innovation and fresh approaches to bid writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Bid Content Creation: Develop, structure, and refine written responses that effectively articulate Morson Talent’s value proposition.
• Support Pre-Bid Activities: Engage with internal teams to understand client requirements and develop a winning strategy ahead of tender release.
• Manage Tender Responses: Take ownership of bid writing from initial kick-off meetings to final submission, ensuring high-quality and deadline adherence.
• Ensure Consistency & Quality: Review and edit content to maintain a consistent tone, clarity, and alignment with win themes.
• Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with subject matter experts, sales teams, and other stakeholders to gather insights and develop tailored responses.
• Bid Process Compliance: Ensure all submissions follow internal governance, brand guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Support the refinement of bid processes, content libraries, and best practices to enhance future submissions.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to take ownership of high-profile tenders and contribute directly to business growth.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive bid team, reporting to the Bid & Proposal Lead.
• Defined career progression pathways in a fast-paced and evolving business.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and clients, allowing you to develop a well-rounded skill set in bid writing.

If you’re a talented bid writer who thrives on creating compelling content and leading winning tender responses, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Staffing and Recruiting