Bid writer - growth

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💼Role: Bid Writer

📍 Location: Birmingham Manchester or Leeds - Hybrid (2-3 times office)

⏰ Full Time

🏢 Directorate: Growth

💼 Salary: Competitive


About Us:

Ardent is the UK’s leading provider of land, consent management, and stakeholder engagement services, supporting major infrastructure and regeneration projects from concept to delivery. We are passionate about delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations.



Role Purpose:

The Bid Writer will play a crucial role in supporting Ardent’s growth by leading and delivering high-quality bids. This role involves managing the full bid lifecycle—from opportunity qualification and win strategy development to submission and post-bid review. The Bid Writer will work closely with the Bid Manager, Sector Leads, and other teams to gather input and write compelling, work-winning bids that clearly articulate Ardent’s value proposition, technical capability, and differentiators.


As an ambassador of Ardent’s values, the Bid Writer will promote a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence, inspiring a commitment to inclusivity, change, and innovation.


Key Responsibilities:

Bid Process Management: Support the Bid Manager in managing the end-to-end bid process for opportunities of varying size and complexity.

Strategic Coordination: Lead bid kick-off meetings, establish win strategies, and manage bid plans and schedules. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather input for compelling bids.

Compliance and Quality: Ensure bids are fully compliant with client instructions, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. Manage risk, approvals, governance, and version control throughout the bid process.

Content Development: Write, edit, and produce high-quality, persuasive bid responses tailored to client needs. Develop key sections such as methodology, quality, value, social value, sustainability, and innovation.

Continuous Improvement: Maintain and develop a bid library, templates, case studies, and standard responses. Lead or contribute to post-bid reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with internal teams and senior stakeholders. Support client presentations, interviews, and clarifications as needed


Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in bid writing and bid management within a professional services environment. Strong understanding of public and private sector procurement processes.

Technical Skills: Excellent written English and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to interpret complex requirements and evaluation criteria.

Project Management: Strong project management and organizational skills. Highly organized, proactive, and deadline-driven.

Commercial Awareness: Customer-focused and commercially aware. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

Collaboration & Resilience: Collaborative and resilient under pressure. Ability to work effectively with various teams and stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high-quality bid submissions that maximize success rates.


Pay Range and Compensation Package:

✨ Hybrid working

✨ 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over)

✨ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

✨ Company pension scheme

✨ Benenden Health Care (mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, personal accident protection)

✨ Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, discretionary annual bonus scheme


Equal Opportunity Statement:

🌈 We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.


🚀 If you’re ready to grow with a business that’s scaling rapidly and making a real impact, you’re in the right place!

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