Bid Writer

JR357: Bid Writer
Location: Leatherhead Office/Hybrid
Salary: £41,223 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Bid Writer to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, compliant and compelling tenders and proposals across public and private sector opportunities, coordinating internal stakeholders and ensuring submissions are delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and support the preparation of tenders and proposals from qualification through to submission.
Develop clear, persuasive and client-focused tender responses.
Research and tailor existing content to meet individual client requirements.
Coordinate with internal teams and subject matter experts to gather accurate information.
Manage bid plans, deadlines, actions and submission requirements.
Review and quality-check bids to ensure accuracy, compliance and consistency.
Maintain and develop a library of reusable bid content, case studies and supporting evidence.
Review previous submissions and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct relevant market and competitor research to support bid positioning.
Support wider business development, marketing and administrative activities as required.
Skills and Qualifications:

Degree educated with a minimum 2:1 in a relevant subject.
Proven experience supporting or leading tender applications and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Commercial awareness and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
Experience working across multiple teams and influencing without formal authority.
Experience in social housing or the public sector is desirable.
Tender portal experience is desirable.
APMP qualification is desirable.
JR357: Bid Writer
Location: Leatherhead Office/Hybrid
Salary: £41,223 Per Annum