Bid Writer (part-time) London View position

Who are Vorboss:

Vorboss is building London’s next-generation business fibre network. This is a responsibility that we take seriously; we understand that for most businesses, reliable fibre internet is as important as heat, electricity, and water. We want to completely change the fibre network in London (and beyond), and we’re on the hunt for smart, talented people to join us.

At Vorboss, we do the right thing—no matter what. Our unwavering focus on engineering excellence and unrivalled commitment to customer service is trusted by the most important organisations across the UK and Europe in the technology, pharmaceutical, financial, and e-commerce industries. We’re proud to have earned one of the best reputations in the industry, and it is essential to us that we maintain that reputation as we grow. Our team is tight knit and highly talented. We trust each other to do the right thing, take responsibility, and be a champion for our collective success.

We’re looking for talented, smart people to join us as we embark on this exciting period of growth. Our vision for Vorboss is to be ‘the best job that someone ever had’, regardless of how long they stay with us, and promise to provide a supportive workplace based on respect and trust.

Role overview

We are currently seeking a part‑time, office‑based Bid Writer to join our Proposal and Feasibility team in London. This position will work closely with the operations and business development teams to prepare proposals during the bidding process for new business in the pharmaceutical industry with the opportunity to develop strategical content at the intersection of science, operations and finance while developing your career. If you want an exciting career where using your academic skills or previous expertise (including copy editing, scientific publishing etc.) and while developing and growing your career even further, this is the opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities

• Lead or facilitate proposal planning meetings, identifying client requirements, stakeholders, and strategic direction.
• Analyse tender documents (RFPs, RFIs, ITTs) to interpret requirements, identify risks or gaps, and prepare clarification questions.
• Coordinate input from internal experts — commercial, technical, operational, and legal — to produce cohesive and accurate bid responses.
• Draft and refine proposal content, ensuring clarity, compliance, and a consistent voice across technical, commercial, and executive summary sections.
• Develop pricing narratives and understand costing and gross margin implications, ensuring internal transparency and external accuracy.
• Manage timelines and deliverables, holding stakeholders accountable and ensuring on‑time submission to high quality standards.
• Liaise with partners and third parties, consolidating content and ensuring alignment on scope, pricing, and commitments.
• Validate proposal data and content to ensure internal consistency and compliance with client specifications.
• Perform peer reviews and quality checks before submission to ensure clarity, structure, and strategic alignment.
• Support continuous improvement of bid templates, processes, and knowledge repositories to enhance quality and efficiency.

The right candidate

• 3+ years’ experience in proposal writing, bid coordination, or tender management within public sector, MSP, IT, telecoms, or property environment.
• Strong understanding of public‑sector procurement frameworks (e.g. G‑Cloud, DPS, or equivalent).
• Excellent written communication and copy‑editing skills; ability to translate technical information into persuasive, compelling content.
• Commercial acumen – confident working with costing models and understanding gross margin principles.
• Analytical mindset, able to identify inconsistencies, risks, and data gaps in bid documentation.
• Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills; comfortable collaborating with senior leaders and SMEs.
• Highly organised, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with an eye for detail in formatting and presentation.
• Desirable but not a must‑have: knowledge of ISO Standards such as ISO 27001, 9001.

Please note, this is a part‑time position.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our staff both mentally and physically and in order to support this we offer a range of benefits that you can access.

• Employee Share Plan – Once an employee at Vorboss, we offer the opportunity to become a shareholder in the company.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave allowance that increases with years served (excluding).