Bid Writer Social Housing
Bishop's Stortford
£50,000 £70,000 per annum (DOE)
Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company: We are working with a leading organisation within the Social Housing sector, committed to delivering high-quality housing services and community-focused solutions. With a strong presence across the South East and East of England, we are now looking to strengthen our commercial team by hiring a skilled and strategic Bid Writer based in Bishops Stortford.
The Role: As a Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in supporting the businesss growth objectives through the production of compelling, high-quality, and compliant bid submissions. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure each proposal reflects the organisations strengths, capabilities, and social value commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Write, edit, and submit high-quality responses to PQQs, ITTs, and framework bids across the social housing and property maintenance sectors.
* Interpret and respond to technical questions clearly, persuasively, and concisely in line with client requirements and evaluation criteria.
* Collaborate with subject matter experts, operational teams, and business development colleagues to gather content, insights, and case studies.
* Lead or support the bid planning process, including bid/no-bid decisions, timelines, and submission schedules.
* Maintain a bid library with up-to-date, reusable content for future tenders.
* Ensure all bids adhere to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and demonstrate the organisations commitment to social value, sustainability, and EDI.
* Monitor and analyse bid outcomes to improve future success rates and refine messaging.
* Stay informed on sector trends, framework opportunities, and public sector procurement practices.
Skills and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Writer, ideally within the Social Housing, FM, Construction, or Public Sector.
* Excellent written English, with the ability to write persuasively, concisely, and technically.
* Strong understanding of public sector procurement and tendering processes (including PCR 2015 and CCS frameworks).
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively under pressure.
* High attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with bid management tools desirable.
* A degree or professional qualification in English, Communications, Business, or a related field is advantageous.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £50,000 £60,000 (DOE)
* Flexible/hybrid working options
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
* Supportive, collaborative working culture
* Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact through housing
If this position is of interest, please apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions!
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