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.
- 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.
- 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