Bid Writer

Hybrid

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly contribution to health or wellbeing costs

Paid training for career accreditations

Incentive schemes and pension contributions

Generous PTO entitlement

401k

Charity fundraising challenges

Job summary

A strategic consultancy is seeking an RFP Writer & Bid Manager to lead the proposal process and craft impactful responses to RFPs. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in proposal writing, excellent project management skills, and a strong background in higher education or advertising. This position offers a hybrid working environment based in Philadelphia with numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

3–5+ years' experience in proposal writing, bid management, or strategic writing.
Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
Strong organization and project management abilities.
Deep understanding of RFP processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end proposal process.
Research and assess RFP/RFI opportunities.
Write, edit, and tailor persuasive proposals.
Oversee the full proposal lifecycle.

Skills

Proposal writing

Bid management

Project management

Strategic writing

Research skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field

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RFP Writer & Bid Manager

Location: Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Hybrid is looking for a strategic and skilled RFP Writer & Bid Manager to join our growing Client Operations team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the end-to-end proposal process—from identifying opportunities and scoping fit, to writing and submitting standout responses to RFPs and RFIs. Your work will directly fuel our mission to expand access to quality education by winning new partnerships in the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Opportunity Sourcing: Research and assess RFP/RFI opportunities, aligning them with Hybrid’s growth goals.
Proposal Development: Write, edit, and tailor persuasive proposals that clearly align with client needs and evaluation criteria.
Project Management: Oversee the full proposal lifecycle—timelines, tasks, submissions, and quality control.
Strategic Input: Improve proposal processes, capture reusable content, and contribute to pitch materials.

About You:

3–5+ years' experience in proposal writing, bid management, or strategic writing (agency, education, nonprofit, or public sector)
Excellent writing, editing, and research skills
Strong organization and project management abilities
Deep understanding of RFP processes—ideally in higher education or advertising
Comfortable collaborating across departments in a fast-paced setting
Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or related field
Work for a global market leader with new offices in the heart of Philadelphia
Huge potential for progression in line with our ambitious growth plans
Monthly contribution to your physical health or wellbeing costs (e.g. gym membership, art classes) and Headspace subscription
Paid training for career accreditations
Internal mobility options and established career paths
Incentive schemes, financial advice and company pension contributions
Generous PTO entitlement
401k
Charity fundraising challenges and volunteering days.

Please note we encourage you to apply for a role at Hybrid even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We believe in creating an environment where there is a diversity of talent.

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