Bid Writer

Bid Writer – Social Housing
Bishop's Stortford 
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company: We are working with a leading organisation within the Social Housing sector, committed to delivering high-quality housing services and community-focused solutions.

With a strong presence across the South East and East of England, we are now looking to strengthen our commercial team by hiring a skilled and strategic Bid Writer based in Bishop’s Stortford.

The Role: As a Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in supporting the business’s growth objectives through the production of compelling, high-quality, and compliant bid submissions.

You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure each proposal reflects the organisation’s strengths, capabilities, and social value commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and submit high-quality responses to PQQs, ITTs, and framework bids across the social housing and property maintenance sectors.
  
  
• Interpret and respond to technical questions clearly, persuasively, and concisely in line with client requirements and evaluation criteria.
  
  
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, operational teams, and business development colleagues to gather content, insights, and case studies.
  
  
• Lead or support the bid planning process, including bid/no-bid decisions, timelines, and submission schedules.
  
  
• Maintain a bid library with up-to-date, reusable content for future tenders.
  
  
• Ensure all bids adhere to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to social value, sustainability, and EDI.
  
  
• Monitor and analyse bid outcomes to improve future success rates and refine messaging.
  
  
• Stay informed on sector trends, framework opportunities, and public sector procurement practices.
  
  

• Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Writer, ideally within the Social Housing, FM, Construction, or Public Sector.
  
  
• Excellent written English, with the ability to write persuasively, concisely, and technically.
  
  
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and tendering processes (including PCR 2015 and CCS frameworks).
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively under pressure.
  
  
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills.
  
  
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with bid management tools desirable.
  
  
• A degree or professional qualification in English, Communications, Business, or a related field is advantageous.
  
  

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
  
  
• Flexible/hybrid working options
  
  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
  
• Pension scheme
  
  
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
  
  
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
  
  
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact through housing