Bid Writer - Salford

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Role

The Bid Writer / Copywriter will play a hands-on role in writing and delivering competitive bids and tenders, supporting the Legends Global Business Development team to win new business and drive growth by producing high-quality written submissions - personally drafting, rewriting and refining bids, proposals and sales collateral in response to formal procurement processes. The role has a strong emphasis on writing substantial sections of long-form tender responses, translating technical and operational content into clear, compelling narratives that align to our win themes, client priorities and published evaluation criteria.

You will be responsible for core bid-writing activity, helping to maintain and continuously improve our bid library, templates and case studies to increase speed, quality and consistency across submissions. You will also support document control and version management via SharePoint, build polished presentation materials in PowerPoint, and assist with CRM hygiene and pipeline tracking as part of an end-to-end bid lifecycle.

We're seeking a positive, energetic and commercially aware professional with proven, hands-on experience writing competitive bids or tenders and proven experience in a bid role. This role is not a general marketing or creative copywriting position; it requires an organised, detail-driven writer with excellent judgement, able to work confidently with subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver fully compliant, submission-ready bids under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, write and edit fully compliant tender responses, EOIs, proposals and capability statements - turning complex/technical inputs into clear, persuasive client-facing copy against published scoring criteria.
• Work with subject matter experts to gather content, conduct structured interviews, and shape win themes, storyboards and key messages across sections in line with bid strategies and evaluation models.
• Manage bid coordination fundamentals: response matrices, compliance checks, formatting, file naming, approvals routing, portal submissions and deadline management.
• Maintain and curate the bid library in SharePoint - reusable content, templates, boilerplate responses, CVs, project sheets and case studies - ensuring version control and easy retrieval.
• Produce and refresh PowerPoint pitch decks and proposal presentations, ensuring strong narrative flow, brand consistency and high-quality visual communication.
• Quality assurance across submissions: proof-read for grammar, clarity and consistency; validate evidence, metrics and case studies; ensure tone of voice aligns to the Legends Global brand.
• Support CRM and pipeline hygiene - update opportunities, contacts and notes; track bid stages and outcomes; generate weekly pursuit activity and status reports when required.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-submission lessons learned, debrief notes and content updates to strengthen future bids and improve speed-to-market and win rates.

Candidate Profile:

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Formal education in communications, marketing, business, journalism or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven, demonstrable experience writing and managing competitive bids, tenders or RFP responses within a medium to large scale organisation.
• Direct experience of working within formal procurement or regulated bidding environments (public sector, concessions, facilities, infrastructure, sport/entertainment, or comparable sectors preferred).
• Full professional fluency in English is required, with exceptional written skills and a strong eye for detail, specifically within long-form, structured bid responses.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - able to collaborate with technical teams and senior leaders to capture content and drive review cycles.
• Confident working with templates and brand guidelines, and comfortable handling sensitive/confidential information, including commercially sensitive bid data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (long-form formatting, styles, layouts) and strong capability in PowerPoint; proficient in SharePoint and working with CRM databases and bid portals (plus Excel and other Office tools).

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage - Introduction call with Business Development team
• 2nd Stage - Interview and Presentation with EVP of Business Development

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and - where relevant to the role - a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

What we can offer:

• Access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Life Assurance policy.
• A healthy contribution of 5% Pension.
• Support with unexpected costs through Healthshield.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.
• Eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

Inclusive Workplace:

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.