Senior Bid Writer

Hankinson Whittle; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hankinson Whittle is seeking an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead our SQ, PQQ, ITT and framework submissions, and to help shape how we use AI and digital tools to win more work. Based in Wirral or the Midlands, you will join a friendly, supportive team and work closely with colleagues across the business.

You will lead the development and production of high-quality, competitive tender submissions that support our growth, focusing mainly on planned maintenance, refurbishment and associated

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and competitive tender submissions.
• Strong written English with the ability to interpret evaluation criteria.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing and coordination of SQs, PQQs, ITTs and framework applications.
• Produce clear, persuasive, client-focused responses that address criteria and quality scores.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial teams and SMEs to gather technical content.
• Showcase approach to maintenance, refurbishment, and social value.
• Develop and maintain bid library and case studies, improve processes with AI tools.

Skills

Bid writing

English writing

Editing & proofreading

Content gathering

Team collaboration

Education

APMP qualification

Relevant degree (English/Business/Marketing/Construction)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Bid Writer

Write the tenders that win multi-year social housing and public sector work. Hankinson Whittle is looking for an experienced Senior Bid Writer to lead our SQ, PQQ, ITT and framework submissions, and to help shape how we use AI and digital tools to win more work. Based in either the Wirral or the Midlands, you will join a friendly, supportive team and work closely with colleagues across the business.

Location: Wirral or West Midlands (your choice of our offices), with hybrid working arrangements.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience

Job type: Permanent, full-time

Reports to: Bid Manager

Closing date: 17th November 2026

About Hankinson Whittle

Hankinson Whittle is a privately owned property maintenance contractor with over 45 years of experience, committed to "Enriching Buildings, People & Communities". We deliver planned maintenance, refurbishment, protective coatings and heritage restoration for housing associations, local authorities, healthcare, education and commercial clients, from small projects to large multi-year frameworks.

With offices across the UK, a directly employed workforce of around 200 and more than £25 million of projects delivered each year, we are growing, including recent expansion into the South West. Our aim is to be our clients' contractor of choice by getting things right first time, working in true partnership and staying responsive. Our recent work includes a key role in the restoration of Manchester Town Hall.

As our Senior Bid Writer, you will tell that story and help us win the work that drives our next chapter.

The role

You will lead the development and production of high-quality, competitive tender submissions that support our growth, focusing mainly on planned maintenance, refurbishment and associated works in the social housing and public sectors. Your writing will show clients our technical expertise, operational capability and value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the writing and coordination of SQs, PQQs, ITTs and framework applications
• Produce clear, persuasive, client-focused responses that address evaluation criteria, show added value and maximise quality scores
• Work with the Bid Manager, operations, commercial teams and subject matter experts to gather technical content and develop win themes
• Showcase our approach to planned maintenance, refurbishment, resident engagement, sustainability and social value
• Review and edit content for accuracy, consistency, compliance and presentation
• Build and maintain our bid library and case studies
• Improve our bid process, including using AI and digital tools to boost efficiency and quality while keeping every submission accurate, authentic and commercially appropriate

About you

Essential

• Proven experience writing high-quality PQQs, SQs, ITTs and competitive tender submissions
• Demonstrable professional bid-writing experience or equivalent relevant qualifications, with strong written English and numeracy
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to interpret evaluation criteria and produce compelling, compliant responses
• Experience managing multiple submissions to demanding deadlines
• Confidence working with operational and commercial teams and turning complex technical information into persuasive content
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated, proactive, detail-focused and calm under pressure, able to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in planned maintenance, social housing, refurbishment, property services or construction
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks such as Fusion21, Procure Plus, CHIC and LHC
• Experience writing about resident engagement, social value, sustainability and passive fire protection
• A track record of winning tenders with high quality scores
• APMP qualification or membership, or a degree or professional qualification in English, Business, Marketing, Construction or a related field
• Experience with bid strategies, win themes, case studies, bid libraries and bid management software
• Confidence using AI and digital tools to research, draft and review bids, with appropriate verification and confidentiality safeguards