Robert Half are working with a rapidly scaling organisation who are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its growing Business Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth through the creation of high-quality, compelling bid and tender submissions.
This is a permanent hybrid role, with 2 days in office near Bicester, with occasional travel to client sites. The position is paying £35,000 - £40,000 DOE.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing persuasive and professionally written responses to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), and other procurement documents. Working closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, the Bid Writer will ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the organisation's brand, tone, and service offering.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Researching, drafting, and editing high-quality content for bid and tender submissions, presentations, and marketing collateral
2. Collaborating with colleagues across the business to gather relevant information and insights for submissions
3. Ensuring timely completion of bid documentation with effective version control and document management
4. Proofreading and editing content to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements
5. Maintaining and updating a bid content library, identifying opportunities for content improvement
6. Reviewing feedback to drive continuous improvement of proposals and related materials
7. Building strong internal relationships to develop and improve technical and operational content
8. Staying informed of industry trends, procurement practices, and legislative updates to strengthen submission quality
Person Specification:
9. Exceptional written English with strong editing and proofreading skills
10. Demonstrable experience writing successful tender responses, preferably within regulated or public sector environments
11. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret tender requirements and craft structured, compelling responses
12. Knowledge of bid best practice - APMP accreditation or training is desirable
13. Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
14. Experience of bid writing for both public and private sector
15. Confident in collaborating with stakeholders across various functions and levels
16. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
17. Commercially aware and quality-driven
18. A flexible and proactive team player
Qualifications:
19. Degree or relevant qualification - desirable
20. APMP Certification - desirable
21. Full UK driving licence - essential
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.