Bid Writer

• Support the coordination and delivery of high-quality bids for new business opportunities, contract renewals, and strategic framework agreements
• Work closely with the Head of Sales and commercial teams to help manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard
• Produce compelling, compliant written responses aligned with client requirements
• Contribute to bid strategy development and help position the business as a preferred provider
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather accurate information and ensure clarity and transparency throughout the bid process
• Work alongside the Bid Coordinator and wider team to manage the bid pipeline effectively

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or within a bid support function, ideally within the Drainage, Plumbing, Pumps, Construction, or Facilities Services sectors
• Strong writing and editing capabilities with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and compliant bid responses aligned to client requirements and evaluation criteria
• Experience supporting the full bid lifecycle, including reviewing ITT/specification documents, contributing to bid strategies, and developing structured responses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with operational, commercial, and franchise teams to gather information and shape compelling submissions
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and document management skills to ensure all submissions are accurate, consistent, and professionally presented
• Experience working with commercial and operational teams to incorporate service delivery approaches and value propositions into written submissions
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced bid environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience maintaining bid records and documenting opportunities within a CRM system, ensuring opportunities are tracked and managed through the appropriate stages
• Collaborative approach
• Natural relationship builder
• Focused on outcomes, commercial objectives, and delivery
• Inquisitive and hungry to pursue new opportunities
• Customer focused with a talent for selling a bespoke service and commitment to continuously improving the customer experience
• Commercially aware

Experience with AI writing tools or bid management software is advantageous but not essential

• 25 days annual leave – plus bank holidays
• Royal London, Company Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Laptop / Company Mobile
• Hybrid Working / occasional homeworking
• Travel subsidy / mileage
• Free Eye Tests / Subsidy for Glasses
• Electric Car Charging Points
• Free Standard Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Support
• Employee Discounts Platform – Sodexo