James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Senior Bid Writer
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We are currently partnering with an award-winning partner and developer based in Essex, who are recruiting for a Senior Bid Writer to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
Our client is a proud family run business who deliver thousands of projects from schools, care homes and community centres to award winning developments in Joint Venture, complex Estate Regenerations and Forward Funds.
This is a full-time position with a salary of up to £75,000 and the start date is subject to notice.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Producing client-focused, compelling proposals that reflect the clients’ expertise and innovation while ensuring all submissions are compliant, timely, and aligned with client requirements
- Working closely with and interviewing all disciplines within the business, including regional teams, to gather technical, operational, and commercial information for high-quality proposal content
- Developing clear, well-written proposals that effectively convey operational, technical, and commercial solutions in a concise and client-focused manner
- Planning, orchestrating, and managing how the tender’s quality is responded to, ensuring submissions align with client requirements and scoring criteria
- Creating high-quality submission documents with attention to detail, style, and flair, using IT and design skills where necessary for bespoke bids
- Developing engaging and visually appealing presentation materials for client interviews and bid pitches
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Experience required:
- APMP Foundation
- Proven experience in bid writing or business proposal development, ideally in construction or housing sectors
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive proposals
- Creative flair and proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Office and design platforms like Adobe InDesign or Canva
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate high-quality submissions
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Rewards and Benefits:
- One day work from home
- Exposure to exciting & high-profile projects
Working hours:
- Monday – Friday
- 09:00 – 17:30
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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