Bid Writer in Crawley

Job description

Role Overview

As the Senior Bid Writer, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality, client-focused bid submissions that clearly articulate value, align with strategic objectives, and support business development goals. You will work cross-functionally with teams across the organisation to ensure submissions are timely, consistent, and of the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Creating Standout Submissions

• Lead the development of persuasive bid responses that showcase strengths, capabilities, and added value.
• Tailor submissions to meet client specifications, ensuring structure, clarity, and impact.
• Maintain and enhance a library of bid content, including case studies, team CVs, and standard responses.
• Assist in the preparation for presentations and interviews following submissions.

Ensuring Strategic, Quality, and Compliance Alignment

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure submissions reflect corporate values, operational standards, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct research and gather intelligence to shape compelling, targeted responses.
• Drive continuous improvement by refining bid processes and content.

Collaborating Across the Business

• Coordinate with business development, marketing, technical, and operational teams to gather input and align on messaging.
• Partner with creative or marketing colleagues to incorporate visual content that supports bid storytelling.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring tone and messaging reflect professionalism and strategic positioning.

Commercial and Financial Insight

• Ensure all commercial elements of submissions are accurate and aligned with company objectives.
• Contribute to pricing narratives and commercial strategies within bid documentation.

Fostering a Strong Bid Culture

• Support knowledge sharing and mentor junior writers or contributors.
• Promote collaboration and consistency across teams contributing to bid efforts.

What Success Looks Like

• 90%+ success rate on PQQs, SQs, EOIs, and similar pre-qualification submissions.
• Consistently achieving 75%+ quality scores on written responses.
• High-quality, on-time, and on-brand bid submissions across all opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in bid writing within the construction, housing, or related sectors.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
• Collaborative, organised, and proactive in approach.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to lead strategic bids on major projects with real community impact.
• A supportive, forward-thinking working environment with room to grow.
• A chance to make a visible difference through your contribution to business development success.

“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees”.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crawley

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

15-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English