Bid Writer

Bicester, Oxfordshire
£35,000-45,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Job Description:Robert Half are working with a rapidly scaling organisation who are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its growing Business Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth through the creation of high-quality, compelling bid and tender submissions.This is a permanent hybrid role, with 2 days in office near Bicester, with occasional travel to client sites. The position is paying £35,000 - £40,000 DOE.Role Overview:Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing persuasive and professionally written responses to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and other procurement documents. Working closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Bid Writer will ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the organisation's brand, tone, and service offering.Key Responsibilities:

Researching, drafting, and editing high-quality content for bid and tender submissions, presentations, and marketing collateral
Collaborating with colleagues across the business to gather relevant information and insights for submissions
Ensuring timely completion of bid documentation with effective version control and document management
Proofreading and editing content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements
Maintaining and updating a bid content library, identifying opportunities for content improvement
Reviewing feedback to drive continuous improvement of proposals and related materials
Building strong internal relationships to develop and improve technical and operational content
Staying informed of industry trends, procurement practices, and legislative updates to strengthen submission quality

Person Specification:

Exceptional written English with strong editing and proofreading skills
Demonstrable experience writing successful tender responses, preferably within regulated or public sector environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret tender requirements and craft structured, compelling responses
Knowledge of bid best practice - APMP accreditation or training is desirable
Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
Experience of bid writing for both public and private sector
Confident in collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and levels
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
Commercially aware and quality-driven
A flexible and proactive team player

Qualifications:

Degree or relevant qualification - desirable
APMP Certification - desirable
Full UK driving licence - essential

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