Bid Writer

Job description

About the Company

We are looking for an Education Bids Writer to join the Henry Blue team on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in securing opportunities to provide education support. At Henry Blue, our mission is to raise the standard of educational support offered in education. We partner with FE Colleges, Universities and private training providers.

About the Role

You will be responsible for identifying relevant procurement frameworks in the education sector and writing compelling applications.

Responsibilities

• Framework Opportunity Identification
• Monitor procurement platforms.
• Research and track upcoming tenders for frameworks within Further Education.
• Maintain an accurate database of opportunities and submission deadlines.
• Make informed decisions about which framework opportunities are suitable and viable.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the procurement of further education provisions.
• Framework Applications
• Bid Writing
• Review the information in ITTs and other associated documentation provided on the children or young people we are bidding to support, making informed judgements on our suitability for supporting the needs described in the timeframes required.
• Monitor and evaluate data on the impact of your bidding, with focus on assessing the viability of each account you are bidding on, and evaluating your bidding priorities.

Required Skills

• Required: Demonstrable interest in the education sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion and flair for writing is a must, as you will be at the forefront of communicating Targeted Provision’s work externally.
• Resilience - we exist in a competitive environment and there’s no guarantee that the bids you write will be successful.
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• High levels of IT literacy and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in education.
• Experience in working for / with local authorities
• Experience of procurement systems, such as Intend and CPC.
• Knowledge of the education sector
• Experience delivering excellent customer service

Pay range and compensation package

£30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience and evidence of successful bids. Flexibility of a hybrid/ remote role. Termly company events, working within a company focussed on the development and wellbeing of its team. A place within an ambitious and fast-growing company of child-centred individuals committed to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better. The opportunity to be heard, make real change within the team, and be part of the growth of an ambitious organisation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

07-01-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

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