Bids and Tender Writer
Location:Shrewsbury, UK
Full-time | £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Are you an engaging writer with a talent for producing persuasive, high-quality business content? We are looking for a motivated Bids and Tender Writer to support expanding commercial activities and help secure key contracts across public and private sector organisations.
This role sits within a dynamic supplier environment serving customers who require reliable delivery, strong compliance standards and exceptional service. With a continued growth plan, sustainability ambitions and established operational credentials, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, supporting proposals and influencing business outcomes.
Role Summary
You will take a central role in producing compelling responses to quality-based tender questions and written submissions. Your focus will be on developing persuasive narratives that demonstrate compliance, value for money and competitive differentiation.
Alongside tender writing, the role includes supporting the production of proposals, presentations and wider marketing material—ensuring consistency of content, tone and messaging. This is well suited to someone who takes pride in written work and enjoys communicating complex information in a clear, professional way.
Key Responsibilities
Bid Writing & Submission
Review and interpret tender specifications and documentation to identify requirements and evaluation criteria
Draft, edit and proofread responses to quality questions ensuring clarity, compliance and impact
Tailor content to reflect customer priorities, value propositions and differentiating strengths
Ensure submissions are well formatted, brand-aligned and delivered within set deadlines
Assist with the management of tender portals, submission uploads and supporting documentationContent Development
Build and maintain a library of standard responses, policies, statements, evidence and templates
Produce supporting documents including proposals, presentations and written profiles
Assist with copywriting and proofreading for marketing communications where required
Support content creation relating to campaigns, new product information and customer documentationCollaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work collaboratively with sales, operations, procurement and leadership teams to obtain accurate input
Review bid outcomes and incorporate feedback into improved responses and templates
Support CRM data maintenance and accuracy where relevant to commercial activities
Contribute to client or stakeholder presentations for larger bid opportunitiesRequirements
Prior experience in bid writing, proposal development or tender coordination, ideally for B2B or public sector customers
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive and compliant narratives
Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to extract detailed information accurately and confidently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in tone, content and formatting
Understanding of themes commonly included in tender responses such as sustainability, compliance and social valueBenefits
£35,000 - £40,000 salary range, depending on experience
25 days holiday + option to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Birthday leave
Sharesave scheme
Flexible working options
Reward schemes to recognise performance through bonuses and awards
Training and development opportunities with progression into senior bid, commercial or content-focused roles