MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
Overview:
First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Bid Writer on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce written responses for PQQs and Tenders including; unique responses, references, case studies, CVs (in liaison with Bid Coordinators) and project experience.
- Support the Head of Bid Management, Business Development Managers and Bid Managers in the production of PQQ and Tender responses, and associated elements.
- Ensure compliance with the Work Winning processes and procedures to manage submissions and bid-related information.
- Support briefings, kick-off meetings and progress meetings.
- Ensure all tender documentation is presented to a uniformly high standard, editing and proofreading submission documents, as well as (when required) coordinating and supporting in the production and finalisation of documents.
- Support the facilitation of storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts, taking ownership to completion.
- Prepare graphics such as flow charts, diagrams and organisation charts as required to support high standard submissions.
- Support contributors with content development and responses by assessing whether the questions are being answered (first drafts and red review process) in liaison with Bid Managers and Coordinators.
- Provide feedback to the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers and Bid Coordinators of progress with responses.
- Contribute to the final publication, supporting the timely submission to the client.
- Maintain the Document Management System ensuring a complete record of the submission is maintained for future review or scrutiny.
- Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant.
- Assist with Knowledge Management.
- Work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in bid writing, proposal management, marketing communications, technical writing, or a similar work-winning environment.
- Outstanding written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
- Strong understanding of tendering, procurement processes, and best-practice bid methodologies.
- Excellent attention to detail, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance capabilities.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively at all levels.
- Experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and content-gathering sessions with subject matter experts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing professional, visually engaging submission documents.
- Highly organised, resilient, and capable of managing multiple deadlines within a demanding commercial environment.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering winning outcomes
MB965: Bid Writer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £42,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
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Bid Writer in Cricklade employer: First Military Recruitment Ltd
At First Military Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and overtime opportunities for our Class 1 HGV Drivers in South Ockendon. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that our drivers are part of a dedicated team committed to safety and efficiency. With a focus on long-term employment and a secure position within a well-established logistics organisation, we provide our employees with the chance to thrive in their careers while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
Contact Details:
First Military Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
