Trainee Bid Writer

HSL Compliance; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Free eye test every 2 years

Access to Kinhub (wellbeing &financial

Discounts with Reward Gateway

Job summary

HSL Compliance in Ross-on-Wye is seeking an aspiring Trainee Bid Writer to join our Bid Team. With training and support, you will learn to write, edit and develop clear, persuasive bid and tender responses, ensuring compliance and high quality submissions.

This role welcomes graduates or career changers and offers a clear development path with on-the-job training, feedback from experienced colleagues, and exposure to cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and ability to adapt tone and style.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-structured content.
• Proactive, eager to learn and keen to develop new skills.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Team player, collaborative and willing to take guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, editing and developing clear, persuasive bid and tender responses.
• Work closely with the Bid Supervisor to learn bid-writing best practice, structure and compliance requirements.
• Review tender documents to understand client questions, requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Help gather and organise information from internal teams to support high-quality written submissions.
• Support the preparation, formatting and submission of tender documents and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing and operations to ensure bids are accurate and consistent.
• Maintain bid records and provide administrative support throughout the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Develop an understanding of industry standards, client expectations and market trends to strengthen future bids.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Graduate

Job description

Location: Ross on Wye

Salary: £25,340

We are looking for an aspiring Trainee Bid Writer with a genuine passion for writing and a strong desire to learn and develop. Previous bid or compliance experience is not required - instead, we are seeking someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and work ethic to build a career within our Bid Team.

What You'll Be Doing

With training and support from the Bid Team, you will:

• Assist in writing, editing and developing clear, persuasive bid and tender responses.
• Work closely with the Bid Supervisor to learn bid-writing best practice, structure and compliance requirements.
• Review tender documents to understand client questions, requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Help gather and organise information from internal teams to support high-quality written submissions.
• Support the preparation, formatting and submission of tender documents and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing and operations to ensure bids are accurate and consistent.
• Maintain bid records and provide administrative support throughout the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Develop an understanding of industry standards, client expectations and market trends to strengthen future bids.

What We're Looking For

You may be suited to this role if you are:

• A strong writer with a natural flair for written communication and an ability to adapt tone and style.
• Have excellent attention to detail and are able to produce accurate, well-structured and polished written content.
• Proactive, eager to learn, curious and keen to develop new skills.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A team player who is comfortable working collaboratively and taking guidance from experienced colleagues.

This role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or anyone with an interest in writing, marketing, communications or business development who is looking to start a career in bid writing.

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK's leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we're proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.