Bid Writer

📢Full

Job Description:

Bid-writer Job Description (May to need be accessed via Desktop or our Careers website:  )📢

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Location:

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

⏰ Full Time

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.

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.

• Bid Process Management
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  Support the Bid Manager in managing the end‑to‑end bid process for opportunities of varying size and complexity.
• Strategic Coordination
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Build strong working relationships with internal teams and senior stakeholders. Support client presentations, interviews, and clarifications as needed

• 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.

• ✨ 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over)
• ✨ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• ✨ 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

🌈 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!

• ✉️ To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email recr