Bid Writer
Job in
Coventry, West Midlands, CV1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Administration, Business Development, Business Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Create compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals and tender submissions
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand client requirements and produce persuasive content
- Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities
- Ensure submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements
- Develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates
- Tailor content to client needs and project objectives
- Prepare presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews
- Proofread and review bid responses and proposals for clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment
- Implement best practices for bid writing and presentations
- Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria
- Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning
- Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and company policies
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the bid process
- Track and communicate deadline status, managing deadlines effectively
- Build relationships with colleagues and coordinate input from sales, technical, operational, and subject matter expert teams
- Support national public-sector tenders ranging from £100K to £10 million-plus per annum
Requirements
- Previous bid writing experience, or similar
- Excellent research and interpretation skills
- Skills in questioning, writing, editing and checking/reviewing
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent time-management and organisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications
- Degree level desirable in English Language, History, Psychology, or similar; alternatively, with bid writing experience, GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths C/4 as a minimum
- Proven bid team involvement desirable
- Industry experience in Builders Merchants or similar desirable
- Public Sector knowledge, including Local Authority bidding, desirable
- APMP, Shipley or equivalent bid qualification desirable
- CRM/database experience desirable
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in bid writing and proposal development, ensuring compliance with client specifications and procurement regulations. Proficient in research, content tailoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality submissions for public sector opportunities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Bid Writing Experience
- Public Sector Knowledge
- Excellent Research Skills
- Attention to Detail
- APMP Qualification
Hard Skills
- Proposal Development
- Content Editing
- Market Research
- Bid Document Formatting
- Compliance Analysis
Soft Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
- APMP Qualification
- Shipley Qualification
Industry Keywords
- Public Sector Bidding
- Local Authority Bidding
- Builders Merchants Experience
Tools & Technologies
- MS Office Applications
- CRM/Database Experience
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