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JOB TITLE: Bid Writer LOCATION: Home based or based at any regional office across England SALARY: 65k plus package Howells are working with a leading refurbishment contractor that deliver essential services across a range of large and growing markets, including social housing, local government, healthcare, education, defence, utilities, and hospitality. Their group offers an unparalleled range of services, including planned maintenance, responsive maintenance, fire protection, electrical services, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and refurbishment. With nationwide coverage and enhanced expertise, they provide significant benefits to their clients. The growth opportunities for their business are immense, and as a result, we are expanding our bid team. BID WRITER JOB PURPOSE: To support the development of new business and new opportunities through the tender process. You'll be part of a team responsible for delivering industry leading bids. The ideal candidate for this job should be able to write effective, concise and compelling content and be able to work under pressure associated with deadlines. An experienced individual, with social housing planned and responsive experience, whose commitment to delivering a high-quality service will drive best practice and continuous improvements into the bid process. As a senior member of the team, you'll work on business-critical submissions, collaborating with business leaders to create winning strategies that you'll translate into winning bids. The successful candidate will work closely with directors, operational specialists, technical leads to create high-impact responses that clearly respond to our clients' needs. As well as writing they will manage the process from beginning to end. They will be responsible for ensuring our written responses are bespoke and score highly against marking criteria. They will be confident to give and receive feedback on written content, as they collaborate to win work and support the team's overall development and learning. BID WRITER RESPONSIBILITIES: Take responsibility for bids, including planning the bid, hosting Kick off meetings, planning and coordinating the written response documentation and sharing knowledge throughout the company Disseminate/extract technical information and write in plain, well written English Write and edit quality tender bids to agreed deadlines Defining win strategy with the business Providing clients with high quality documents, attentive to their needs Ensure document content is compliant and validated to meet legislation, procedures, products, solutions and policies Complete responses to Pre-qualification, Tender, Approved List and RFI (Request for Information) tender documents from prospective customers Maintain and develop an up-to-date tender information library Proofread responses for accuracy Maintain an active log of all tender opportunities and the response progress. Update CRM Sales system to reflect progress/completion Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the business units. In addition to the above day to day bidding activities you'll also be responsible for: Leading on continuous improvement projects and activities for the team Build specialised sector knowledge and support in upskilling the team Mentoring less experienced team members Completing peer bid reviews. BID WRITER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in Bid Writing (minimum 3 years) Experience in the social housing or other construction sector Must have experience in a business to business or Public-Sector environment Must have very strong interpersonal skills, at all levels of management Must have excellent experience of writing business context and advanced written communication skills Ability to interpret tender request information and design the appropriate response Accurate proof reading Must have Excellent all-round IT skills Organised with good time management skills Thorough with excellent attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. For more info please call Gary Sewell on (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Woodford (Hybrid working) Salary: 50,000 - 75,000 per year (depending on experience) We are seeking a talented Bid Writer to join our team at our head office in Woodford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value public sector bids across education, residential, and commercial projects, with contract values ranging from 500k to 20m. You'll play a key role in producing persuasive, well-structured, and compliant tender responses, working closely with operational, commercial, and technical colleagues to secure new business. Key Responsibilities Write and develop high-quality responses for PQQs, ITTs, and frameworks. Coordinate with technical teams to gather accurate project information. Ensure submissions are compliant, compelling, and delivered on time. Manage deadlines and maintain bid libraries and templates. The Ideal Candidate Minimum 2 years' bid writing experience (ideally within construction or social housing maintenance). Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to produce clear, persuasive content. Strong organisational and time management abilities. Confident working with cross-functional teams to gather technical input.

Position: Bid Writer / Manager Dynamic Public Sector Contractor – Hertfordshire Package: To £80k + Package Company Overview: Our client is a provider and partner of choice for clients and customers within the Public sector. They offer a complete and comprehensive repair, maintenance and new build major works service to RSL’s nationwide. They also undertake education projects and have recently launched a private residential development arm. Role: Due to an influx of tenders and targeted growth, my client has positioned themselves at the forefront of their market. This has created a requirement for Bid Writer/Manager who has specialist experience to join / lead the division. My client is already established on a number of frameworks and pride themselves in a high level of repeat business. The position is seeking someone with strong bid writing experience, able to work to deadlines. You will be able to demonstrate the capability to develop winning strategy for opportunities, have excellent communication skills and be to structure responses to highlight the strengths of the business. Proven ability to write and manage bids is essential, preferably in the social refurbishment market (although this is not a necessity). Individual: You will have an excellent track record as a Proposal/Bid Writer/ Manager and knowledge in the affordable housing sector. You will have experience of Bid Writing and be creating and implementing tender win strategies. You will be keen to develop as the company grows around you and take up a key role within this exciting business. If you have all of the above you will be suitably rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary and healthy benefits package. My client is recognised as a place to build a career and there are outstanding opportunities to progress for the right candidate. PLEASE NOTE You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position

My client a leading main social housing contractor are looking to recruit a bid writer to join their highly successful work winning team, driving the PQQ and ITT process, producing exceptional qualitative submissions, bidding for Planned & Responsive Maintenance, Redecoration and Refurbishment Schemes. Key Responsibilities Include • Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process • Planning, drafting, writing and coordinating responses to bids. Constructing relevant answers which clearly answer the client's requirements and portray the company in the best possible light. • Building internal and external relationships with individuals in order to create quality bids. • Visiting operational sites and other offices. Gathering information from other stakeholders and share information with the rest of the team, either through written reports or verbally, to record the visit. • Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team. • Undertaking research for the team to improve bid content. • Reviewing bid submissions for quality and accuracy Requirements: Social housing experience Public sector experience (Ojeu) Previous bid writing experience * Contact: Tom Querry

My client a leading main social housing contractor are looking to recruit a Experienced Bid Writer to join their highly successful work winning team, driving the PQQ and ITT process, producing exceptional qualitative submissions, bidding for Planned & Responsive Maintenance, Redecoration and RefurbishmentSchemes. Key Responsibilities Include • Responsible for the timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process • Planning, drafting, writing and coordinating responses to bids. Constructing relevant answers which clearly answer the client's requirements and portray the company in the best possible light. • Building internal and external relationships with individuals in order to create quality bids. • Visiting operational sites and other offices. Gathering information from other stakeholders and share information with the rest of the team, either through written reports or verbally, to record the visit. • Identifying opportunities to enhance and improve the process, whilst obtaining and sharing best practice with the team. • Undertaking research for the team to improve bid content. • Reviewing bid submissions for quality and accuracy Requirements: Social housing experience Public sector experience Previous bid writing experience * Contact: Tom Querry

Bid Writer Novus Property Solutions are a dynamic, award winning property maintenance, refurbishment and new build specialist with more than 900 staff in 26 Locations across the UK providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a Social and Environmentally responsible family run business with a rich 123-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. We are seeking an enthusiastic Bid Writer to work from our Stoke on Trent HQ. Summary – Bid Writer To support the acquisition of new business by project management of all aspects of the bid process in order to formulate bids on behalf of the company. Main Responsibilities – Bid Writer * Appraise each bid opportunity to identify key requirements; communicate on the requirements effectively with internal and external stakeholders * Obtain information required to produce bids from both operational and business services teams * Conduct client research in order to write bespoke bids meeting clients’ requirements in relation to service needs as well as their culture of working. * Liaise with clients to clarify any queries, clarifications and formulate answers for PQQ and ITT; ensure communication is in line with the company’s culture and approach to customer service * Continually update the information library for future bids * Effectively manage bid project milestones to ensure a timely submission for bids * Produce persuasive text based on the information gathered * Periodically meet with key members of the operational teams with the view to recognise operational ways of working and delivery of works * Appraise bid submissions to drive continuous improvement by suggesting changes/improvements * Ensure compliance with the defined bid process is maintained. Key skills/Knowledge * Proven track record of successful bid writing * Working in the construction industry including social housing(desirable) * Proven track record of working to agreed timescales * Able to manage workload in a fast-paced environment * IT Microsoft package, InDesign * Stakeholder engagement and management * Excellent communication skills both written and verbal * Bid project management * APMP (association of Proposal Management Professional) foundation level (desirable) Successful candidates can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and was the Construction News Awards Winner of Employer of the Year. Applications are welcomed from all as we are a registered Equal Opportunities Employer. We are a socially and environmentally responsible national building and maintenance. NO AGENCIES PLEASE UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO WAIVE THE FEE

Bid Writer/Proposal Writer - Social Housing London £35,000 - £45,000 + Car/Allowance + Holidays, Pension + Healthcare. My client is a national contractor with a proven track record in delivering social housing refurbsihment (Decent Homes) and repairs/mainteance/gas servicing contracts for Local/Central Government, Housing Associations and RSL clients. Reporting in to the Bid Manager, you will work with a team of Bid Writers and Bid Co-ordinators, supporting senior team members in successful delivery of pre-qualifications, proposals and tenders. Key Responsibilities * To report to the Bid Manager * WriteITTQuality and PQQ submissions * Write client and bid focused market leading responses based on high level proposals developed with the Bid Manager * Write clearly and concisely * Communicate and liaise with Operations Managers, BDMs and other Group senior managers to ensure that the proposals are reflective of the business and individual client's needs and aspirations * To meet the Bid Plan and assigned responsibilities as set out by the Bid Manager * Proof read documents * Produce case studies and method statements as needed * Manage the communication between the client and company throughout the bid process * Print, produce and bind the documents * To administer the Bid Pipeline process when needed Knowledge and Experience * Experience writing and winning Social Housing / Maintenance works for a contractor * IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Email * Excellent with Word * Knowledge of the social housing / maintenance market * Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills * Good organisational and planning skills Ideal Candidate: You will possess strong organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof-reading and communication skills both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines. On offer for the successful Bid Writer is a highly competitive salary (dependant on experience) as well as other fringe benefits. The company also offers all Bid Coordinators a structured route for progression paired with further training and development throughout your Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore only suitable Candidates will be contacted. Linsco are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence

Bid Writer / Proposal Writer - Social Housing Birmingham £40,000 - £50,000+Benefits RTB/56544 My client is is a leading integrated service provider, operating in the social housing, public sector and compliance markets. Currently they are very buoyant within the government funded social housing & maintenance sectors turning over approx £150m per annum. Reporting in to the Bid Manager, you will work with a team of Bid Writers and Bid Co-ordinators, supporting senior team members in successful delivery of pre-qualifications, proposals and tenders. Principal Accountabilities: * Managing the production of pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documents * Attending tender interviews * Attending client and tenant open days * Networking with clients and suppliers * Supporting community initiatives * Organising corporate hospitality * Building and maintaining client relationships * Planning and executing site visits for prospective clients * Organising and attending exhibitions and conferences * Customer care and resident liaison implementation Ideal Candidate: You will possess strong organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof-reading and communication skills both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines. On offer for the successful Bid Writer is a highly competitive salary up to £50,000+ (dependant on experience) as well as other fringe benefits. The company also offers all Bid Writers a structured route for progression paired with further training and development throughout your career. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop within a fast growing division that's part of a very successful, profitable National contractor. If you think you are ready to take the next step and want to progress your career please apply now! As well as experience candidates, Graduates with minimum of 6 months experience working within a bid team will also be considered