Senior Bid Writer

Bid Writer

• Location: London (SW1)
• Job Type: Full-time (4 days a week in the office)
• Salary: Competitive – Circa £60-65K

We are seeking a Bid Writer to join the Commercial team of a large transport group. Within this role you will be contributing to the strategic goals through expert bid content development. This role is ideal for someone with experience in managing a range of tender responses, from small to large bids, and who is looking to further their career in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment where you will be working on some of the most crucial bids in the industry.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Assist in the content development of bids and proposals across planning, delivery, and post-submission phases.
• Implement bid development processes tailored to client requirements, including responsibility matrix, style guide, and template documents.
• Coordinate with the Graphic Design team to create compelling graphics, bid documents, and branding.
• Develop, write, and edit bids and proposals that align with business strategy, market position, and branding.
• Work collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop compliant bid and proposal responses.
• Review bid content to ensure high-quality and compliant submissions.
• Support bid teams in effectively using standard bid processes.
• Develop, write, and edit bid library documents, including case studies and key personnel CVs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have substantial relevant experience in bid writing.
• This doesn’t need to be from the transport industry but you must be able to show how your experience transfers in your CV and during interview
• Highly articulate with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment.
• Self-motivated with an enthusiastic approach to day-to-day business operations and a positive attitude towards a continually changing work environment.
• Strong computer literacy, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internal systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package. – Circa £75K basic
• Healthy pension contribution with the company contributing up to 8%.
• Hybrid working – initially 1 day a week working from home.
• Opportunity to work on the best quality bids in the industry
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive and forward-thinking company.
• Engaging work environment where innovation and efficiency are valued.
• Access to the latest tools and technology to support your work.

To apply for the Bid Writer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your approach to bid writing. Your application should showcase your ability to develop strategic and compelling bid content and your understanding of the commercial sector.