Bid Writer

  • Andy File Associates Ltd
  • Maltby, Yorkshire
  • Nov 23, 2025
Full time Marketing

Job Description

Andy File Associates Ltd are recruiting for a Bid Writer on behalf of our client. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in supporting their Sales and Procurement teams.

About the Role

As a Bid Writer, you ll support the Sales Department and Senior Management Team by identifying tender opportunities and producing high-quality bid submissions. You ll also provide support to the Procurement Services team by delivering bid writing consultancy during quieter periods.

Your work will directly contribute to the company s growth by helping secure new business through well-crafted, competitive bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source and identify potential global tender opportunities.
  • Review tender requirements and prepare bid/no-bid summaries for senior stakeholders.
  • Manage bid projects from start to finish, following internal procedures and timelines.
  • Work closely with internal teams to gather accurate, up-to-date information for tender responses.
  • Submit clarifications and ensure all submissions are completed ahead of deadlines.
  • Maintain and update a library of core tender responses.
  • Prepare a monthly tender activity report.
  • Analyse tender results to identify areas for improvement.
  • Support the Procurement Services team with bid writing or training content when needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

  • Strong ability to interpret tender requirements and create clear, compelling written content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as part of a team.
  • Previous experience in bid writing.

Desirable:

  • Recent experience writing bids for the public sector.
  • A track record of successful tender outcomes.
  • Confidence delivering training, both in person and online.

General Duties

  • Build a solid understanding of the company s services and software.
  • Prepare first-draft content using existing libraries and enhance where necessary.
  • Work with internal teams to gather content for tender submissions.
  • Help manage expectations to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Support the Sales team by identifying new opportunities.
  • Share knowledge and contribute to team targets.
  • Communicate with clients in a professional, customer-focused manner.
  • Take part in relevant training to support development.

Other details

Salary ranging from £25,000 - £45,000

Hours 8:30am 5.00pm Monday to Friday 1 hour lunch

20 days plus stats

Pension and Healthcare plan