Tender Writer and Contracts Officer

Polaris
Tender Writer and Contracts Officer

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Flexible - home-based or office-based
Salary:  Up to £27,040 per annum, dependent on experience
Benefits
30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
Company pension
Life Assurance x2
Employee Discount Scheme
Medical Cash Plan
Free parking
About Us
We are Polaris, one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers.
Within the Polaris Community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of children and young people for over 30 years, as well as residential services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.
About the Role
Help us grow services that change lives. Lead the creation of compelling tender submissions, build relationships across the organisation and play a vital role in securing opportunities that support vulnerable children, young people and families.
If you're looking for a role that combines creativity, variety, and the chance to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a driven, organised and confident professional who thrives on deadlines, loves bringing people together, and can turn information into compelling, winning submissions. You'll be a natural relationship-builder, an exceptional communicator, and someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work that makes an impact. If you're proactive, detail-focused, and excited by the challenge of securing new opportunities and driving growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of multiple tender submissions from start to finish, creating clear, compelling and persuasive responses that stand out from the competition
Produce high-quality, tailored bid content that directly addresses customer requirements and is delivered on time, every time
Collaborate with operational experts to gather service information and transform it into engaging, evidence-based content that showcases the strengths and impact of our services
Build strong relationships across the organisation, working closely with managers, service specialists and key stakeholders to drive successful tender outcomes
Coordinate and manage tender projects, ensuring deadlines are met, actions are completed, and opportunities progress smoothly
Review, edit and quality assure submissions, producing polished, coherent responses that fully address client requirements within specified word limits
Monitor and report on tender activity, supporting continuous improvement and sharing progress with the wider team
Support contract management and performance reporting, helping ensure commitments are effectively tracked and delivered
Play a key role in business growth, contributing to the successful acquisition and retention of contracts across the Polaris Community
Skills You'll Need
Proven experience creating clear, compelling written content, ideally within tender, bid or report writing
Exceptional written English, with outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and quality
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce polished, professional documents
A confident communicator who can build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Highly organised and deadline-driven, with a track record of delivering high-quality work on time
Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while thriving as part of a team
Calm under pressure, with the ability…