Bid Writer
Portsmouth 35K - 45K per year Permanent
Job Reference: J31399
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing housing maintenance, facilities management and construction organisation for a Bid Writer & Marketing Coordinator to join their Business Development team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic professional with experience in bid writing, tender coordination and marketing to play a key role in supporting business growth across building maintenance and construction projects.
You will be part of a small, collaborative team and will be involved in all aspects of bid management, marketing communications and tender administration, making this a varied and rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities of a Bid Writer:
Bid Writing & Bid Coordination
Tender Administration
Marketing & Communications
What We'd Love To See From You:
Qualifications & Experience Required For A Bid Writer:
If this Bid Writer role is for you then please apply or contact katie.cox@niyaapeople.co.uk
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic professional with experience in bid writing, tender coordination and marketing to play a key role in supporting business growth across building maintenance and construction projects.
You will be part of a small, collaborative team and will be involved in all aspects of bid management, marketing communications and tender administration, making this a varied and rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities of a Bid Writer:
Bid Writing & Bid Coordination
- Write high-quality qualitative responses for bids and tenders, working closely with operational and delivery teams to gather technical input.
- Maintain and update the bid content library, ensuring information remains current and compliant.
- Collate selection questionnaires (SQs) and tender responses, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Liaise with estimating and operational teams to coordinate and submit complete tender responses on time.
Tender Administration
- Manage bid schedules, trackers and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Set up tender folders, book meetings and coordinate bid activity.
- Monitor bid and enquiries inboxes, tracking new and potential opportunities.
- Prepare and distribute weekly agendas, record actions and circulate outcomes.
- Provide ad-hoc administrative support to other departments, including accreditation submissions and document formatting.
Marketing & Communications
- Maintain the internal staff communication platform, working with departments to share regular updates.
- Manage and update the company website and social media channels, including news stories and case studies.
- Assist with marketing collateral such as client newsletters and other communications.
- Ensure all branded documentation is accurate, consistent and aligned with brand guidelines.
What We'd Love To See From You:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities independently.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels to source information and finalise responses.
- An eye for visual design is highly desirable.
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office and design tools such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop or equivalent.
Qualifications & Experience Required For A Bid Writer:
- Strong academic background, including GCSEs in English and Maths.
- Degree, HND or equivalent in English, Marketing or a related subject, or 2-5 years' relevant experience.
- Previous experience in a bid writing or bid management role, ideally within construction, housing maintenance or facilities management, particularly in public-sector tenders.
- Experience using content management systems (e.g. Drupal) and design software such as InDesign or Illustrator is essential.
If this Bid Writer role is for you then please apply or contact katie.cox@niyaapeople.co.uk
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