Bids and Tender Writer

Description

Bids and Tender Writer

Location:Shrewsbury, UK

Full-time | £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Are you an engaging writer with a talent for producing persuasive, high-quality business content? We are looking for a motivated Bids and Tender Writer to support expanding commercial activities and help secure key contracts across public and private sector organisations.

This role sits within a dynamic supplier environment serving customers who require reliable delivery, strong compliance standards and exceptional service. With a continued growth plan, sustainability ambitions and established operational credentials, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, supporting proposals and influencing business outcomes.

Role Summary

You will take a central role in producing compelling responses to quality-based tender questions and written submissions. Your focus will be on developing persuasive narratives that demonstrate compliance, value for money and competitive differentiation.

Alongside tender writing, the role includes supporting the production of proposals, presentations and wider marketing material—ensuring consistency of content, tone and messaging. This is well suited to someone who takes pride in written work and enjoys communicating complex information in a clear, professional way.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Writing & Submission

Review and interpret tender specifications and documentation to identify requirements and evaluation criteria

Draft, edit and proofread responses to quality questions ensuring clarity, compliance and impact

Tailor content to reflect customer priorities, value propositions and differentiating strengths

Ensure submissions are well formatted, brand-aligned and delivered within set deadlines

Assist with the management of tender portals, submission uploads and supporting documentationContent Development

Build and maintain a library of standard responses, policies, statements, evidence and templates

Produce supporting documents including proposals, presentations and written profiles

Assist with copywriting and proofreading for marketing communications where required

Support content creation relating to campaigns, new product information and customer documentationCollaboration & Continuous Improvement

Work collaboratively with sales, operations, procurement and leadership teams to obtain accurate input

Review bid outcomes and incorporate feedback into improved responses and templates

Support CRM data maintenance and accuracy where relevant to commercial activities

Contribute to client or stakeholder presentations for larger bid opportunitiesRequirements

Prior experience in bid writing, proposal development or tender coordination, ideally for B2B or public sector customers

Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to xjnqpsq produce clear, persuasive and compliant narratives

Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to extract detailed information accurately and confidently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency in tone, content and formatting

Understanding of themes commonly included in tender responses such as sustainability, compliance and social valueBenefits

£35,000 - £40,000 salary range, depending on experience

25 days holiday + option to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Birthday leave

Sharesave scheme

Flexible working options

Reward schemes to recognise performance through bonuses and awards

Training and development opportunities with progression into senior bid, commercial or content-focused roles

Ad ID: 5417557475