Senior Bid Writer – Facilities Management (FM)

Key Responsibilities Include
(but not limited to):

Bid Writing & Content Development
• Produce high-quality, engaging, and technically sound written responses for
PQQs, RFIs, ITTs, and other tender documentation.
• Lead the writing and submission of high-quality, successful bids and tenders
tailored specifically to local authority and public sector opportunities.
• Adapt and edit existing content to reflect the tone and expectations of each
opportunity.
• Take technical, commercial, and operational information from various teams
and transform it into cohesive, compelling bid submissions.
• Maximise efficiency by utilising AI to support with collating information and
refining responses

Collaboration & Communication
• Liaise with stakeholders across departments to gather relevant content and
insights.
• Attend and contribute to bid planning meetings, review sessions, and
progress reviews
• Support the Head of Business Support with the coordination of inputs and
the production of submission timelines.

Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, well-structured, and aligns with the
requirements of each tender.
• Maintain high standards of proofreading, document formatting, and internal
governance compliance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining bid libraries, templates, and best practice guides.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement
• Collate feedback from past bids and incorporate lessons learned into future submissions

• Create and maintain a bank of model answers, case studies, and evidence-based content.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for Business Support Coordinators on
foundational tender writing skills, processes, and standards.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential:
• Proven experience in bid writing within the Facilities Management or Construction
sectors.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an excellent command of English.
• Ability to interpret technical and commercial data and present it clearly and
convincingly.
• Skilled in managing multiple deadlines in a high-pressure, deadline-driven
environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working with diverse teams.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of cost planning and FM mobilisation processes.
• Proven experience writing successful bids and tenders specifically targeting local
authority and public sector clients.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement (PAS91, SQs, MEAT, etc.).

Personal Attributes
• Naturally inquisitive, with a keen eye for detail and a hunger for continual
improvement.
• Creative thinker who can tailor content to resonate with different clients and
sectors.
• Confident communicator, able to work across remote and on-site environments.
• Highly organised and motivated with a “can-do” attitude, even under tight
timeframes.
• Resilient and adaptable to changing requirements and priorities.

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