Pennington Choices is seeking a talented and driven Senior Bid Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for crafting high‑quality, persuasive tender proposals that clearly articulate our value proposition and align with our brand tone and standards.
You will play a key role in shaping winning bid strategies that contribute directly to our continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and be part of a forward‑thinking organisation.
If you have a strategic mindset, a deep understanding of the bidding lifecycle, and a commitment to producing compelling, client‑focused content, this could be the next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities
* Creating persuasive, client‑focused content for complex bids and proposals.
* Collaborating with bid managers and subject matter experts to develop winning strategies.
* Conducting research and gathering evidence to support proposal content.
* Editing, proofreading, and ensuring the overall quality of submissions.
* Coaching and mentoring junior bid team members.
* Assisting bid/no‑bid decisions and strategy meetings.
* Ensuring compliance with ITT requirements and deadlines.
* Translating complex technical information into clear and engaging content.
* Managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
* Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Maintaining a high standard of attention to detail.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a bid writer in a similar professional services environment.
* Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
* Strong research and analytical capabilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Understanding of UK procurement legislation.
* Full UK driving licence (essential due to office location).
Desirable
* Experience with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot.
* Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
* APMP Accreditation.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with transparent salary bands.
* Super flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable).
* 37.5‑hour working week.
* 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
* Additional leave for length of service (up to 31 days).
* Option to buy or sell annual leave.
* Enhanced pension contributions (4% employer when you contribute 6%).
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
* Regular learning and development opportunities.
* Annual summer BBQ and other social events.
* Cycle to work scheme (save at least 32%).
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (save 30–60%, subject to eligibility).
* Employee discounts on hundreds of high‑street brands.
* Access to private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme including annual flu jab.
* Paid sick leave.
* Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses.
* Referral programme (up to £2,000).
* Personal use of company vehicle (subject to eligibility).
* Paid volunteering days.
* Length of service rewards.
About Us
Pennington Choices is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Since 2000, we’ve delivered expert property surveying and consultancy services to over 800 public‑sector organisations. Our work spans a wide range of disciplines including asbestos management, fire safety services, asset management, compliance audits, project management, cost consultancy, retrofit services, and technical advisory support. We operate across key sectors such as social housing, the NHS, education, and government, helping clients maintain safe, compliant, and efficient buildings. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we live by our values: fun, resilient, brave, and respectful.
Ready to start your next chapter?
If this sounds like the job for you, complete the job application and attach your CV for consideration. Our team will be reviewing all applications over the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to everyone individually, so if you have not heard from us within 14 days we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.
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