- Creating business-winning written responses (minimum output of 1,500 words per day) that support the client to maximise their likelihood of success
- Project managing the process from end-to-end on your own initiative, ensuring that submission deadlines are always met
- Speaking with clients and helping to manage client relationships
- Helping to maintain bid libraries (records of documentation relevant to each client)
- Becoming a specialist bid writer in a chosen field; current team members specialise in health and social care, construction, property services and other disciplines
- Supporting with internal quality assurance checks
- Offering guidance and assistance to other writers
- Reviewing successful and unsuccessful submissions, feedback and lessons learned to assist with our continuous improvement
- Becoming involved in all parts of the business, including strategy, sales, business development and more.
- A generous bonus scheme: when bids win, the resultant revenue is shared with the writers who supported the project, with experienced writers in our team earning on average up to 15% of their annual salary in bonuses
- Opportunities to undertake paid overtime in line with business need
- 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days on completion of qualifying period
- Birthday holiday day, once passed 6-month probation period)
- Opportunities to progress via training and development (fully funded and time spent in training paid)
- Opt-in private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (post-probation)
- Regular socials and annual events such as summer barbecues, Christmas parties
- 4pm finishes on Fridays.
-
Bid Writer
4 days ago
Morrison Data Services Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Full timeAs a Bid Writer you will develop compelling written and visual content that wins us new business through commercial proposals, formal tender processes, and negotiations. You will develop proposal structures, lead storyboard sessions with bid team members, and draft written respon ...
-
Bid Writer
1 day ago
M Group Services Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom**About The Role**: · As a Bid Writer you will develop compelling written and visual content that wins us new business through commercial proposals, formal tender processes, and negotiations. You will develop proposal structures, lead storyboard sessions with bid team members, an ...
-
Bid Writer
1 week ago
Lucion Group Gateshead, United KingdomJob Introduction · We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to come and join our brilliant team. We can be flexible on location as this is a hybrid role but either our Gateshead or Manchester office would be ideal. We are offering a competitive salary of betw ...
-
Bid Writer
2 days ago
Northern Gas and Power Gateshead, United Kingdom**Hi, we're Northern Gas and Power** · Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is a global energy procurement consultant and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purcha ...
-
Bid Writer
1 week ago
Meldrum Construction Services Limited Dunston, United KingdomWe are looking for a Bid Writer to support in the management of, and completion of documents prior to their submission to Meldrum's Clients, ensuring that Meldrum's unique strengths and qualities are articulated in a clear professional manner, and that the company's profile is en ...
-
Bid Writer
3 days ago
Changing Lives Lamesley, United Kingdom**About us** · Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the rig ...
-
Bid Writer
6 days ago
CINQ PARTNERSHIP Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomBid Writer (Freelance) · Location: United Kingdom · Job Description: · Our client, a dynamic generative AI start-up, is looking for a Bid Writer to join their dynamic team which has swiftly grown from a 2-person founding team to a thriving workforce of over 100 in just 4 years, ...
-
Bid Writer
5 days ago
Wagstaff Bros Ltd Durham, United Kingdom**Company description** · Wagstaff was established in 1903, we have over 120 years' experience and a long history of steady financial growth. Our diverse client base (60% commercial sector, 40% public sector) helps us to exceed an average turnover of £60 million over the last 5 y ...
-
Trainee Bid Writer
1 week ago
Learning Curve Group Spennymoor, United Kingdom**Introduction**: · NEW ROLE TO LEARNING CURVE GROUP We are currently recruiting 2 Trainee Bid Writer's to join our Bids & Contracts Team on a Full Time Permanent basis. You will be working for one of the UK's largest training providers, enhancing growth opportunities and support ...
-
Trainee Bid Writer
1 week ago
Learning Curve Group Spennymoor, United Kingdom**Vacancy Name** · - Trainee Bid Writer · **Vacancy No** · - VN2947 · **Location City** · - SPENNYMOOR · **Description** · - We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Bid Writer to join our Bids & Contracts Team on a Full Time Permanent basis. · You will be working for one of the ...
-
Technical Bid Writer
2 weeks ago
Pin Point Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTechnical Bid Writer · Remote working - you can be based anywhere within the UK · Permanent staff position · Salary circa £35,000 a year, plus performance bonus · An experienced Technical Bid Writer / Proposal Writer is required to join a niche engineering start-up. · Coming into ...
-
Technical Bid Writer
3 days ago
Pin Point Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomGrant Writer · Remote working - you can be based anywhere within the UK · Permanent staff position · Salary circa £35,000 a year, plus performance bonus · An experienced Technical Grant / Proposal Writer is required to join a niche engineering start-up. · Coming into the com ...
-
Junior Bid Writer
5 days ago
Hudson Outsourcing Ltd Durham, United KingdomThe role will change daily so you must be adaptable, and change must not frighten you as our constantly evolving business is continually changing (for the better). You must have an abundance of common sense, be bright, willing to learn and take strong notes to ensure management d ...
-
Bid Writer
4 days ago
Jackson Hogg Ltd Cramlington, United Kingdom Permanent, Full timeBid Writer · Jackson Hogg is looking to recruit a Bid Writer for a fantastic growing manufacturing company based in Cramlington. · Responsibilities – Bid Writer · * Bid development – including creation of bid plans, drafting responses, editing input from a variety of stakeholders ...
-
Bid Writer
1 week ago
Jackson Hogg Ltd Cramlington, United Kingdom Full timeBid WriterJackson Hogg is looking to recruit a Bid Writer for a fantastic growing manufacturing company based in Cramlington.Responsibilities – Bid Writer * Bid development – including creation of bid plans, drafting responses, editing input from a variety of stakeholders – typic ...
-
Bid and Content Writer
1 week ago
HW Martin Holdings Durham, United KingdomJob Title: Bid and Content Writer · Location: Remote working with regular travel to Durham · Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience · Additional benefits : Discretionary Annual Bonus, 25 days annual leave + Public Holidays, Fully Paid Company Pension, Life Assurance, Emp ...
-
Bid Coordinator
1 week ago
Talk Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomWanted - Bid Coordinator / Proposals Coordinator - Leeds or Newcastle - Building / Construction + some REMOTE working · A leading tier 1 building contractor. · Opportunity to be based from either their Leeds or Newcastle office, plus some remote working. · Working predominately o ...
-
Trainee Estimator
1 week ago
A&P Group Hebburn, United Kingdom**A&P NORTH EAST - Trainee Estimator** · We deliver high-quality projects to our clients across the commercial marine, major fabrication and defence sectors. · We are looking for a Trainee Estimator to join our team in this key role as we continue to expand. It's a great opportun ...
-
Bid Coordinator
2 days ago
Gallifordtry Tyne and Wear, United KingdomNote for Recruitment Agencies:_ · - We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release._ · - We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queri ...
-
Proposal Writer
1 week ago
Executive Compass Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Full timeJob Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Starting at £25,000 per annum (increasing to £30,000 after 6-months, currently rising to £45,000) (£35,000 achievable within 18-months), plus performance related bonuses of up to £6,000 p.a. Every day in the UK, bodies such as local council ...
Senior Bid Writer - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Executive Compass
Description
About us
Every day in the UK, bodies such as local councils, government departments and housing associations procure goods and services through the competitive tender process. This process requires organisations to create written bids (proposals), responding to various questions about their proposed approaches, in order to be awarded a contract.
Executive Compass is an independent bid writing company which exists to support these organisations to write high-quality, detailed, and persuasive proposals and maximise their likelihood of success. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne but supporting organisations across the whole of the UK, we now have a vacancy for up to four experienced bid writers to join our team. Ongoing support and training will be provided to enable the successful applicant(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge as a bid writing professional.
In the past 13 years, alongside employing more experienced writers, we have developed a highly effective graduate training scheme with intensive support and full training provided, allowing team members to develop.
Working arrangements
As a Senior Bid Writer, you will work as part of our established team either remotely from home (using a high-spec company PC and up to three flat-screen monitors - all provided and delivered to you) or at our Hoults Yard office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with hybrid flexible working arrangements always considered.
Currently, around half our team of 30 work remotely and half are office-based in Newcastle. Those working at home have frequent and regular interaction with the team including a daily morning meeting and periodic office visits. With the attractive North East region offering relatively low living costs, access to the Northumberland coastline and countryside, members of our team include students wanting to stay in the area and others who have chosen to relocate.
We offer relocation assistance should you wish take advantage of working and living in the Newcastle area with it many restaurants, sporting facilities, and thriving arts, cultural, and social scene. Further, we provide free parking, access to private healthcare, and our office is handily placed within walking distance of the local Metro train service and the city centre.
With full bid management responsibility your primary role will be to write persuasive, compelling and detailed responses to tender questions on behalf of our clients, all of whom are organisations submitting bids (proposals) to various buyers.
To do so, you will be supported to gather high-quality information from the client, as well as undertaking your own research. You will provide end-to-end support, managing the whole process on behalf of the client and guiding them through the process.
As an independent bid writing consultancy, we support clients across a diverse range of industries and sectors. We therefore require a candidate who will be able to write compelling, persuasive text across a very wide-ranging field of businesses and functions. As this is a trainee/graduate role, you will not necessarily be expected to have any prior knowledge or experience of the various topics, industries, and sectors relevant to our work, but you must be a skilled and confident writer, with an appropriate vocabulary and an eagerness to learn.
We work in a very fast-paced environment and, once fully trained, you will be writing multiple bids concurrently whilst simultaneously managing clients and their expectations. The role therefore requires you to be hardworking with excellent attention to detail, as well as an ability to work independently and manage your own workload, but support is always available via the team of fellow bid writers and managers. Some work outside of typical office hours may occasionally be required.
Main duties
Main duties for the role include:
In line with your development, opportunities will be made available to incorporate additional duties, such as:
Skills and experience
As this is a Senior Bid Writer role, prior knowledge and a minimum 2-years experience of the tender process is expected. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, ambitious and committed. Strong IT skills and outstanding writing, editing and verbal communication skills are essential, and you should be educated to degree level or above.
While a business-related or English degree may be preferable, candidates with a degree in any discipline which has required them to write to a high quality (e.g. humanities, languages etc.) should feel confident to apply. Members of our team have studied Economics, History, German, Law, English Literature, Engineering, Business Studies, Crime Science, Politics and more, translating their skills and abilities in writing and research to become successful bid writers.
Benefits
You will become part of a small but vibrant, thriving and supportive team, as well as benefiting from:
Salary increases following completion of probation (typically six months) and regular pay reviews in line with progress via a formal pay banding structure.
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and so encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Starting at £35,000 and currently rising to £45,000 plus performance related bonuses of up to £8,000 p.a. from the outset. Details of our pay bands and incremental scale will be share during the recruitment process.