Bid Writer

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Farringdon, City of London

Hybrid: 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home

Join a leading management consultancy and recruitment practice in the public and not-for-profit sectors! We're urgently seeking a Bid Writer in Farringdon to coordinate and craft high-quality bids, supporting our client's growth. This position is available as either a permanent role or a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension if offered on a contract basis.

Responsibilities of the chosen Bid Writer will include:

• Coordinate all bid and tender processes
• Liaise with senior staff and freelance associates for input
• Advise on project methodology and resource allocation
• Ensure timely submissions of high-quality bids
• Maintain bid log and update case study database
• Support performance and business reporting
• Participate in pitch meetings and prepare presentations
• Cultivate external relationships to enhance bidding opportunities
• Monitor competitor strategies and stay updated on best practices

Requirements for the position include:

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Proven success in writing winning bids
• Strong understanding of bid and tender-writing processes
• Insight into bids for local government, charities, or social housing
• Excellent project management skills
• Competent in preparing budgets and pricing schedules
• Knowledge of social policy in housing, regeneration, social care, and health is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook

What's in it for you? Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days
• Annual bonus up to 10%, based on company and individual performance
• Pension scheme with employer matching employee contributions up to 5%
• Health insurance scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home (9am-5pm)

We are urgently shortlisting for this role as we have interview slots available. If you have the required experience, please apply ASAP!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.