Senior Bid Writer

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We are looking for a experienced Bid Writer with a passion for social housing and sustainability? Do you have a strong understanding of the renewables and retrofit sectors?

About Us:
We are a forward-thinking, dynamic company committed to delivering innovative solutions in social housing, renewable energy, and retrofitting to meet the needs of a more sustainable future. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work culture and our focus on creating a positive environmental and social impact.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our team, where you will be responsible for developing high-quality, compelling bid submissions for projects within the social housing and renewable energy/retrofit sectors. You will play a key role in winning new business, helping us to grow and contribute to sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities:



Lead and manage the bid writing process for public and private sector contracts related to social housing, renewables, and retrofit projects.

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Collaborate with internal teams (technical, financial, legal, etc.) to gather relevant information and ensure bids are accurate, timely, and meet all client specifications.

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Write and present clear, persuasive, and tailored proposals to clients, demonstrating the company’s expertise in social housing, sustainability, and green building solutions.

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Develop and maintain a library of pre-written content, templates, and case studies specific to social housing, renewables, and retrofit work.

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Monitor tender portals and proactively identify new business opportunities.

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Ensure compliance with all submission requirements and industry standards.

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Contribute to post-bid presentations and debriefs, working closely with the business development team to refine future proposals.

Key Skills & Experience:

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Proven experience as a Bid Writer, ideally with a focus on social housing, renewables, and/or retrofit projects.

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Strong understanding of the social housing sector, including relevant regulations, standards, and sustainability initiatives.

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Experience in writing technical and commercially-focused bids for the renewables and retrofit sectors (e.g., energy efficiency, low-carbon solutions, green building technologies).

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to different audiences.

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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.

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Experience working with tendering systems and managing the end-to-end process of submitting proposals.

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Knowledge of the energy efficiency and decarbonization agendas would be highly beneficial

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