Bid Writer

Location: Stoke Campus
Salary: £39,355 to £45,413
Release Date: Friday 05 June 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 05 July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026
Reference: B2M84-26

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to join our Apprenticeship Business to Markets team. This is a pivotal role supporting the University’s growth ambitions, particularly within apprenticeship and employer‑contracted skills provision.

You’ll take ownership of the bid lifecycle – developing high‑quality, compelling and compliant tender submissions that secure high‑value training contracts and funding. Working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders, you’ll turn technical content into persuasive proposals that clearly demonstrate our value to funders and partners.

As a Bid Writer, you will:

• Write compelling, high‑quality tender responses
• Manage the full bid lifecycle from opportunity to submission
• Identify and prioritise relevant tender opportunities
• Work with internal experts to develop strong technical content
• Ensure compliance with procurement and funding requirements
• Improve bid quality and win rates through continuous learning
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines effectively

You’ll be an experienced bid writer with a strong track record of securing contracts in the education, skills or training sector. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience writing successful bids (ideally in education or public sector)
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes
• Excellent writing and project management skills
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Lisa Davies, Head of Business Engagement

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under‑represented in the University workforce.