Bid Writer/Social Housing

The Role:

• Writing and completing bid applications, primarily within Local Authority, Housing Associations, Social Housing, and Public Buildings sectors
• Completing PQQ questionnaires
• Working closely with an existing, friendly bid team (currently 2 Bid Writers)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Supporting the Bid Manager, who is now more focused on university-related work

Candidate Profile

• Strong written and communication skill
• Computer literate and experienced in compiling bid
• Ideally from a relevant or competitor background (e.g. construction / similar sectors
• Passion for construction and ability to hit the ground runnin
• Not overly technical, but with a good level of industry understanding

Business Overview & Cultur

• Circa 25 staff, with a supportive, close-knit, family-style culture
• Led by an owner-managed structure with a strong emphasis on collaboration rather than internal competition
• Turnover circa £14m, delivering projects typically up to £2m, with recent success including a £5m framework win
• Clients include Local Authorities, Councils, Universities, and Housing Associations

Additional Not

• This was newly created role last year due to business growth – current postholder leaving as wanting more of a home working based role.
• Straightforward interview process, moving quickly on suitable candidates

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