About the Company
Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique, and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365‑day‑a‑year service.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at the heart of our business as Bid Writer. You will craft compelling and persuasive responses for our tender opportunities and work alongside key stakeholders in the business, utilising your expertise in bid/tender writing within the Business Development team.
Responsibilities
* Work with the bid team during RFI, PQQ and ITT phases to develop clear win strategies for each bid, ensuring compelling win themes.
* Review all tender documents and resources before bid launch meetings.
* Support the Tender Manager in producing high‑quality tender submissions to achieve business growth in alignment with corporate strategies.
* Liaise with nominated subject‑matter experts internally and analyse external data (from published reports, local strategy documents and other publicly available data) during tender phases to gather information relevant to each submission.
* Collaborate with central departments such as Operations, SHEQ, Transport and Human Resources to fulfil and develop gaps in tender question areas, data and metrics.
* Write compelling narratives and skilfully draft professional submission responses that fulfil scoring criteria, ensuring the drafted response is based on a solid understanding of the needs and wants of the target audience.
* Review client feedback and identify inadequacies to implement lessons learned for future bids.
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrable experience of successful bid writing, ideally in the plant hire, construction, civil engineering, water or engineering industries.
* Ability to interpret and analyse tender request documents to identify criteria relevant to the bid or tender opportunity.
* Highly organised, with good planning and prioritising skills and the ability to deliver quality work to meet strict deadlines.
* Excellent writing, editing and proof‑reading skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* APMP qualification (desirable).
* Experience of procurement platforms such as Achillies, Ariba and Jaggaer Bravo Solutions.
* Proficient in the use of AI software such as Copilot, ChatGPT.
* A current Full UK Driving Licence is preferred for this role.
What We Can Offer You
* Competitive salary
* Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
* Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
* Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary
* 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
* Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
* 3× your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
* Support for development and training
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to mental health first aiders
* Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high‑street shops, holidays and more)
* Employee referral scheme
* Hybrid working (2 days working from home, 3 days in the office)
Application Notice
This role is not open to agencies – please no calls or emails. Thank you.
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EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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