Job Description

Bid Writer - Remote

Competitve Salary dependent on experience

Private healthcare

On-going training & development

Aviva DigiCare+

- Employee Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion

Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)

Free meals when on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase scheme

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experience Bid Writer to join our highly successful Creative Lab team supporting and producing creative, strategic, solution based bid proposals.


Reporting into the Bid Team Manager the successful Bid Writer with work in conjunction with the Sales and Retention Lead supporting the development of win strategies and persuasive delivery structures, creating bid guidelines and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


As a Bid Writer you will be responsible for ensuring that bid responses are written in a style and format to ensure

Clarity of win themes and client WITY (What's Important To You) Consistency across multiple answers, in terms of language and messaging Responses are proofread and edited appropriately Quantifiable evidence to support our proposed solution Professionally written and structures responses to questions which maximise ease of reading and award of marks by evaluator Deployment of best practice writing techniques Ownership of designated questions, review, edit and enhance all answers ensuring that there is an introduction and summary for each section where relevant

The successful Bid Writer will be ambitious, inquisitive, passionate and organised with the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and lead SMEs and operators to support the successful delivery of the bid programme.
Essential attributes:

Expert writing skills and attention to detail 5 years + writing/editing experience Proven track record working on and winning complex, high value bids Creative, strategic thinking and ability to look at different ways of doing things Appropriate experience in tender management methodology Ability to manage complex, multi-service scenarios and to think clearly under pressure Willingness to travel when required

Highly desirable attributes:

Experience working on high value bids 1m+ Professional bid management training High value public sector bid experience Soft FM, Hard FM, contract catering, hospitality, professional services or construction bid writing experience Advanced Word and Microsoft system skills
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us


As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.


Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!