Senior Bid Writer – Facilities Management (FM)

Corrigenda Group Limited; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Bid Writer to join their dynamic Facilities Management team. In this pivotal role, you'll craft compelling proposals that secure high-value contracts across public and private sectors. Your expertise in bid writing will shine as you lead the development of successful submissions, ensuring compliance and quality throughout. Collaborating closely with diverse teams, you'll also contribute to training initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about creating impactful content and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a pathway for career growth and development within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Annual Salary Review

31 days’ annual holiday

BUPA Cashplan

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend reward scheme

Health and wellbeing staff discount website

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing within Facilities Management or Construction sectors.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent command of English.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses for PQQs, RFIs, ITTs, and other tender documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather relevant content and insights.

Skills

Bid Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Technical Data Interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Bid Writer – Facilities Management (FM)

Senior Bid Writer – Facilities Management (FM)

Location: Whiteley & Hybrid Remote Working (travel may be required across local offices within the South)
FULL TIME – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Permanent Contract
Reporting to: Head of Business Support
Salary: Competitive (subject to knowledge and experience)

Corrigenda seeks a talented, inquisitive, and commercially minded Senior Bid Writer to join our thriving Facilities Management (FM) team. Working closely with and reporting to the Head of Business Support, you’ll play a key part in crafting winning proposals that help secure high-value contracts and capital projects across the public and private sectors.

You will play a key role in creating compelling, clear, concise, and high-scoring tender submissions, primarily targeting local authority and public sector contracts. Additionally, you will support the development and training of our Business Support Coordinators, equipping them with fundamental skills and best practices in bid writing.

Key Responsibilities Include
(but not limited to):

Bid Writing & Content Development
• Produce high-quality, engaging, and technically sound written responses for PQQs, RFIs, ITTs, and other tender documentation.
• Lead the writing and submission of high-quality, successful bids and tenders tailored specifically to local authority and public sector opportunities.
• Adapt and edit existing content to reflect the tone and expectations of each opportunity.
• Take technical, commercial, and operational information from various teams and transform it into cohesive, compelling bid submissions.
• Maximise efficiency by utilising AI to support with collating information and refining responses.

Collaboration & Communication
• Liaise with stakeholders across departments to gather relevant content and insights.
• Attend and contribute to bid planning meetings, review sessions, and progress reviews.
• Support the Head of Business Support with the coordination of inputs and the production of submission timelines.

Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, well-structured, and aligns with the requirements of each tender.
• Maintain high standards of proofreading, document formatting, and internal governance compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining bid libraries, templates, and best practice guides.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement
• Collate feedback from past bids and incorporate lessons learned into future submissions.
• Create and maintain a bank of model answers, case studies, and evidence-based content.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for Business Support Coordinators on foundational tender writing skills, processes, and standards.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential:
• Proven experience in bid writing within the Facilities Management or Construction sectors.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an excellent command of English.
• Ability to interpret technical and commercial data and present it clearly and convincingly.
• Skilled in managing multiple deadlines in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working with diverse teams.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of cost planning and FM mobilisation processes.
• Proven experience writing successful bids and tenders specifically targeting local authority and public sector clients.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement (PAS91, SQs, MEAT, etc.).

Personal Attributes
• Naturally inquisitive, with a keen eye for detail and a hunger for continual improvement.
• Creative thinker who can tailor content to resonate with different clients and sectors.
• Confident communicator, able to work across remote and on-site environments.
• Highly organised and motivated with a “can-do” attitude, even under tight timeframes.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.

Package:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Salary Review
• A key role in a dynamic and forward-thinking team
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Flexible working with regional travel
• 31 days’ annual holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• BUPA Cashplan
• Enrolment in our pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Health and wellbeing staff discount website through BUPA