Bid Writer

Jewson

job description

Join a Leader in Public Sector Solutions

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) is looking for a talented Bid Writer to help us continue providing top-tier building materials and support to Local Authorities and Housing Associations. This is a home-based role that offers the perfect blend of autonomy and connection, with occasional travel to our Leeds or Coventry hubs. You will join a culture that prioritizes your professional development through apprenticeships and mentoring, ensuring you have the resources needed to excel. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement savings plan, enhanced parental leave, and flexible working models to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Capable of writing and creating bespoke responses with the aim of securing Business tenders within the public sector, this includes:

Bid Writing/Proposal Development

  • Delivering on-time bespoke documents – by managing others and self, effectively.

  • Write, edit, and format bids and proposal documents for public sector opportunities.

  • Ensure all submissions meet client specifications, deadlines, and compliance requirements.

Content Management

  • Working with the rest of the Bid Team to develop and maintain a library of standard responses, case studies, and templates.

  • Tailor content to reflect client needs and project objectives.

  • Preparing presentations for Sales Managers to support post-submission interviews.

Quality Assurance

  • Delivering high standards of work, ensuring all documents are free from errors and professionally presented – ensuring the layout of the documents is correct and to a high standard – in line with agreed corporate style guides.

     

  • Proofreading and reviewing Bid Responses/Proposals for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand guidelines.

  • Implementing best practices for bid writing and presentations.

Research & Analysis

  • Analyse tender documents and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria.

  • Conduct market and competitor research to strengthen proposal positioning.

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure adherence to procurement regulations and company policies.

  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the bid process.

  • Knowing at all times where we are against deadlines and communicating accordingly, managing these deadlines.

Communication

  • Creating an effective network and building relationships with colleagues, to call upon if required to support you in achieving a deadline – adapting style for different team members, to maximise their output.

     

  • Work closely with sales, technical, and operational teams to gather accurate information.

  • Coordinating input from subject matter experts and ensure consistency across documents.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills

Essential

  • Previous bid writing experience, or similar

  • Excellent research and interpretation skills

  • Skills in questioning, writing, editing and checking/reviewing

  • Exceptional attention to detail – taking a proactive and detail-oriented approach

  • Excellent time-management and organisation skills

  • Excellent communicator – strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

  • Excellent IT skills – including proficiency in all MS Office applications

  • Strong academic background. Degree level desirable [English Language, Historyy, Psychology, or similar] or, if you have bid writing experience – GCSE English A/B or 6/7 and Maths C/4, as a minimum.

Desirable

  • Proven bid team involvement

  • Industry experience – Builders Merchants or similar

  • Public Sector knowledge – Local Authority bidding

  • Bid qualification – APMP, Shipley or equivalent

  • CRM / Database experience

About the Role

As a Bid Writer at JPS, you are the voice of our value proposition. You will act as the central point for creating compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals that stand out in the public sector. By collaborating with technical and sales teams, you’ll translate complex requirements into persuasive narratives that maximize our win rates. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented communicator who thrives on research, loves the challenge of a deadline, and wants to see their work turn into successful, long-term partnerships.

Role Overview & Key Benefits

Aspect Details
Location Home-based (with travel to Leeds/Coventry)
Sector Public Sector / Building Materials
Core Skills Bid Writing, Proposal Development, Research
Tech Stack MS Office, CRM/Databases
Top Benefits Enhanced Leave, Life Assurance, Car Sacrifice Scheme
Growth Apprenticeships, Mentoring, and Training programs

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