Senior Bid Writer

Overview

Create persuasive tender proposals and shape winning bid strategies for Pennington Choices.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• compliance
• bid writing
• content development
• editing
• research

Tasks

-Managing multiple projects and deadlines effectively. -Ensuring compliance with ITT requirements and deadlines. -Translating complex technical information into clear and engaging content. -Creating persuasive, client-focused content for complex bids and proposals. -Editing, proofreading, and ensuring the overall quality of submissions. -Maintaining a high standard of attention to detail. -Collaborating with bid managers and subject matter experts to develop winning strategies. -Coaching and mentoring junior bid team members. -Conducting research and gathering evidence to support proposal content. -Assisting bid/no-bid decisions and strategy meetings.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• hubspot
• bid writing
• microsoft office
• indesign
• apmp

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Business, or a related field. -Experience with CRM systems, ideally HubSpot. -Minimum 3 years’ experience as a bid writer in a similar professional services environment. -Full UK driving licence (essential due to office location). -Strong research and analytical capabilities. -Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Familiarity with Adobe InDesign. -Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. -APMP Accreditation -Understanding of UK procurement legislation.

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Benefits

-Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (save 30–60%, subject to eligibility). -Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses. -Length of service rewards. -Employee discounts on hundreds of high street brands. -Competitive salary with transparent salary bands. -Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. -Regular learning and development opportunities. -Paid sick leave. -37.5-hour working week. -Retrofit services -Paid volunteering days. -Additional leave for length of service (up to 31 days). -Personal use of company vehicle (subject to eligibility). -Referral programme (up to £2,000). -26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata). -Option to buy or sell annual leave. -Access to private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme including annual flu jab -Cycle to work scheme (save at least 32%). -Super flexible and hybrid working options (where applicable). -Enhanced pension contributions (4% employer when you contribute 6%). -Annual summer BBQ and other social events.

About Pennington Choices

-Support social housing landlords, NHS trusts, schools, commercial clients, and rail organisations. -Typical assignments include asbestos management, fire-safety surveys, and full building-safety consultancy. -Delivered quantity and cost-consultancy for major healthcare projects, including Sheffield Children’s Hospital over several years. -Technical auditing, energy-performance assessments, and stock-condition surveys are core repeat services. -Often appointed to manage complex projects under COVID challenges, delivering on time and budget. -Led by a senior team of directors with deep backgrounds in surveying, compliance, and public-sector services. -Blends lab testing, field surveying, and consultancy under one roof—an unusual scope for its size.

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