Bid Writer

Wicksteed Leisure Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading play equipment company in Kettering is seeking a Bid Writer to join its team. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the preparation of high-quality bids and proposals, ensuring they meet client specifications. Responsibilities include liaising with various departments, managing deadlines, and producing compelling tender submissions. Ideal candidates should have experience in bid writing, excellent written communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This is a full-time role with opportunities for incentives and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Access to offers and services

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bid writing, tender coordination or proposal development is desirable.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead submission of bids to meet client specifications.
• Manage the end-to-end bid process for complex tender opportunities.
• Liaise with departments to gather necessary information.

Skills

Bid writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Bid Writer

Location: Kettering
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Bid & Quotations Team Leader
Hours: Full time, Monday- Friday - 8.30am – 5pm

Wicksteed Playgrounds are the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of play and leisure equipment and have been designing, manufacturing, installing, landscaping and maintaining playgrounds since 1918.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer to join our team. You will be responsible for coordinating, preparing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and proposals that चर्च align with client requirements and company objectives. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to produce compelling submissions that showcase Wicksteed’s expertise, value and creativity.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience in bid writing, tender coordination or proposal development (desirable)
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
• Commercially aware, with the ability to interpret specifications and pricing information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with structured documents and visuals

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• Coordinate and lead the preparation and submission whose proposals and bids to meet client specifications and deadlines.
• Manage the end‑to‑end bid process on high‑value and complex tender opportunities.
• Liaise with various departments to gather accurate information, documentation and technical content.
• Produce high‑quality written and visual tender submissions with clear value propositions.
• Compile quotations for tender submissions and other projects, including sourcing and validating pricing.
• Respond to PQQs, SQs and other pre‑qualification questionnaires.
• Interpret tender specifications/briefs, ensuring compliance and offering cost‑effective solutions.
• Work with senior management to develop bid strategy, win themes and differentiators.
• Maintain and develop the bid library with standard responses, case studies and templates.
• Analyse feedback from tender outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties as directed by a manager or director.

WHY WICKSTEED LEISURE

• Attractive salary
• Pension scheme
• 25 days goud holiday along with bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays (4pm)
• Access to offers and services available through eerie software
• Potential to receive company incentives
• Long service award
• Be part of a well‑established, innovative company特别>
• Work closely across multiple departments

From playground design and engineering to sales and installation, our comprehensive range of playground services would not be possible without the experienced and diverse team at the heart of Wicksteed.

If you are an experienced bid professional, commercially minded, and can deliver high‑qualityойдут winning submissions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a short letter of application along with your CV to [e-mail].

Wicksteed is an equal opportunities employer - applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief,يمة or sexual orientation.