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Bid Writer/Content Writer
The Bid Writer / Content Writer is responsible for producing high-quality written content to support the organisation’s commercial and communications objectives. The primary purpose of the role is to develop accurate, persuasive, and compliant responses to tenders, proposals, and pre-qualification questionnaires, ensuring the business remains competitive and well-positioned to secure new opportunities.
In addition, the role will provide copywriting and documentation support across the organisation, producing content for the company website, newsletters, and other marketing channels, as well as developing and maintaining internal documentation such as policies, procedures, manuals, and best-practice guides. This ensures consistency, clarity, and accessibility of information for both internal and external audiences.
The postholder will report to the Marketing and Communications Manager, with a dotted line to the Head of Commercial, Communications and Logistics in relation to tenders and bids. The role requires a strong background in bid writing, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to achieve high-quality outcomes.
What you will be doing
- Producing clear, persuasive, and high-quality written responses for tenders, proposals, and pre-qualification questionnaires.
- Working closely with subject matter experts, operational teams, and managers to gather information and translate technical input into compelling content.
- Ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant with client requirements, and delivered within deadlines.
- Developing and maintaining a library of standard responses, case studies, and supporting evidence materials to strengthen future bids.
- Writing, reviewing, and updating internal documentation, including policies, procedures, manuals, and best-practice guides, to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with organisational standards.
- Supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager by creating engaging copy for the company website, blogs, newsletters, and other communications.
- Ensuring consistency of tone, style, and messaging across all written materials in line with brand guidelines.
- Assisting with bid coordination tasks, including document formatting, proofreading, editing, and version control.
- Monitoring upcoming tender opportunities and contributing to bid pipeline planning.
- Collaborating with the wider team to review and improve the quality, structure, and effectiveness of submissions and marketing content.
- Any other duties commensurate with the post.
What Showsec can offer you
- Salary of £31,690 per annum
- 37.5 hours a week
- 24 days holiday + 8 days public holiday
- Employer pension contributions of 5% (Royal London)
- Additional “holiday payment” equivalent to 2% of annual salary*
- Access to BUPA private medical cover*
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A range of valuable medical and practical support services through our Employee Assistance Programme
*Upon successful completion of probationary period
What we need from you
- Right to Work in the UK**
- Maths GCSE or equivalent (C or above)**
- Competent understanding of Microsoft Platforms; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook Email
- Proficient in written and oral communication skills
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Degree Level qualification in an appropriate field**
Criteria marked with an **, candidates will be asked to bring evidence of to their interview as they can be demonstrated via documentation.
We are only able to accept applicants who are eligible to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with your application.
SIA Licensed Roles require applicants to be 18 or over to hold an SIA licence. Due to the restriction of working hours and shift times our clients require our services, and the legislation in place to protect young workers, we are unable to consider applicants under the age of 18 years for non-SIA licensed roles.