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Bid Writer – Social Housing
Bishop's Stortford
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company: We are working with a leading organisation within the Social Housing sector, committed to delivering high-quality housing services and community-focused solutions. With a strong presence across the South East and East of England, we are now looking to strengthen our commercial team by hiring a skilled and strategic Bid Writer based in Bishop’s Stortford.

The Role: As a Bid Writer, you will play a critical role in supporting the business’s growth objectives through the production of compelling, high-quality, and compliant bid submissions. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure each proposal reflects the organisation’s strengths, capabilities, and social value commitments.

Key Responsibilities:
Write, edit, and submit high-quality responses to PQQs, ITTs, and framework bids across the social housing and property maintenance sectors.

Interpret and respond to technical questions clearly, persuasively, and concisely in line with client requirements and evaluation criteria.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, operational teams, and business development colleagues to gather content, insights, and case studies.

Lead or support the bid planning process, including bid/no-bid decisions, timelines, and submission schedules.

Maintain a bid library with up-to-date, reusable content for future tenders.

Ensure all bids adhere to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to social value, sustainability, and EDI.

Monitor and analyse bid outcomes to improve future success rates and refine messaging.

Stay informed on sector trends, framework opportunities, and public sector procurement practices.

Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Writer, ideally within the Social Housing, FM, Construction, or Public Sector.

Excellent written English, with the ability to write persuasively, concisely, and technically.

Strong understanding of public sector procurement and tendering processes (including PCR 2015 and CCS frameworks).

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively under pressure.

High attention to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with bid management tools desirable.

A degree or professional qualification in English, Communications, Business, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits:
Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Flexible/hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working culture

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact through housing

If this position is of interest, please apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions

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