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United Kingdom, Nottingham · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Bid Writer – Huws Gray (Nottingham) - Tell Our Story. Shape Winning Proposals. Help Build Something Great. Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray. Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in! Are you someone who enjoys crafting clear, persuasive writing and turning great ideas into winning proposals? If you love digging into detail, collaborating with different teams and helping a business stand out from the crowd - you might be the Bid Writer we’re looking for.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing ongoing bids and keeping everything on track
  • Writing high‑quality, well‑structured submissions that tell our story brilliantly
  • Working closely with teams across the business to understand each opportunity
  • Attending bid interviews or presentations where needed
  • Supporting the Bid Manager and senior leaders with project documentation

Requirements

  • Experience of the bid process and bid writing
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A love for deadlines (and staying ahead of them!)
  • Great problem‑solving instincts
  • Clear, confident communication skills
  • A proactive, organised approach

Nice to have

Experience in the builders’ merchant industry

What we offer

  • 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
  • Company bonus scheme, based on performance
  • Contributory pension and life assurance
  • Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
  • Colleague discount across our group brands
  • Attraction and travel discounts
  • Training and development programmes to support your growth
  • On-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships

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