Bid Writer

Bid Writer Red Recruitment is recruiting a Bid Writer in Bristol to join our client, one of the largest resellers of fuel cards. This is a great opportunity to join a business that has been awarded the Gold standard by Investors in People.

Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you will attend client meetings to understand their requirements, then coordinate the bid and tender process, producing clear, compelling proposals and ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

To be considered for this role, you should have previous experience in bid writing, tender coordination or bid management within a B2B environment. Benefits and Package for a Bid Writer: Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bristol (Bradley Stoke) Progression opportunities Fully funded qualifications 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra ad hoc incentive days Personal accident cover and group life assurance Perkbox access Private health insurance after one year of service Supportive and rewarding environment Key Responsibilities of a Bid Writer: Attend client meetings alongside the Business Development Manager, capturing requirements, key discussion points and actions to inform proposals and tender responses.

Write, edit and proofread compelling bids, tenders and commercial proposals, tailoring each response to the client's needs and evaluation criteria. Coordinate the bid and tender process from initial review through to submission, managing deadlines, documentation and internal contributions.

Review tender documents to identify submission requirements, supporting evidence, key dates and areas requiring clarification. Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations and Client Services to gather accurate information, pricing and supporting documentation.

Prepare and coordinate public-sector tender and framework submissions, ensuring responses meet the relevant requirements. Manage tender portals, clarification requests and submission documents, ensuring all information is complete and submitted on time.

Maintain an up-to-date library of bid content, case studies, company information and supporting documents. Keep CRM records and tender trackers accurate, providing updates on submission progress and outstanding actions. Gather feedback on bid outcomes and use this to improve future responses.

Key Skills and Experience of a Bid Writer: A minimum of two years' experience in bid writing, tender coordination or bid management within a B2B or commercial environment. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to turn detailed information into clear, persuasive and well-structured responses.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing multiple submissions and competing deadlines. Experience preparing compliant bid a...

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