Job Description Bid Writer – 6-Month FTC Northampton Hours – 42.5 Monday – Friday Salary – very competitive We're seeking an experienced, proactive Bid Writer to join our client on a 6-month fixed-term contract to take ownership of their tendering and bid-writing function, provide expert guidance, and lay a robust foundation for future growth. This is a standalone role, ideally suited to someone who can hit the ground running, take the lead on bid strategy, and work cross-functionally to review and improve their documentation, policies, and accreditations. If successful, this could evolve into a longer-term or permanent position depending on contract wins and commercial growth. Duties Leading bid writing and tender submissions across Drainage, Civils, Roofing, and Construction sectors Reviewing and improving all existing bid documentation and templates Conducting a gap analysis on current processes and aligning them with industry best practices Managing policy, compliance and accreditation reviews (e.g. CHAS, Constructionline, ISO, SSIP Supporting the business in identifying suitable tender opportunities and building structured, winning responses Providing strategic input and guidance on best practice for future tenders The Candidate Proven success in bid writing and tender management, ideally in Construction, Drainage, Civils, or Roofing Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement Excellent writing, organisational and project management skills Experience with policy writing and document control Up-to-date knowledge of industry accreditations and compliance requirements The ability to work independently while engaging stakeholders to extract technical and operational content