Job Description

Job Ref:

THE1052

Branch:

thebigword UK - Interpreting

Location:

thebigword

Salary/Benefits:

Great Salary, Hybrid Working in our Amazing Leeds Office Lots of Perks!

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

9am - 5.30pm

Hours per week:

37.5

Posted date:

20/10/2025

Closing date:

22/11/2025

The Role Unveiled

thebigword is a global leader in language services and technology. We're looking for a skilled Bid Writer to join our team and play a key role in securing new contracts across our core sectors, including NHS, Police, local government, central government and charities.



In this position, you'll be responsible for crafting persuasive, well-structured proposals that showcase our strengths and align with client requirements. Your work will directly contribute to our strategic growth by helping us win new business.

Your Role in Action

We're seeking someone with a strong track record in bid writing, ideally with experience in developing Social Value content. You'll need to communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally, tailoring each bid to reflect our unique value proposition.



This is primarily a remote role, however travel to our Leeds office will be required for team collaboration and planning sessions occasionally and a minimum of three times per month.

Produce high scoring bid content

in line with tender evaluation guidance/scoring matrix that clearly articulates the benefits of thebigword solution to meet specific client and commissioner needs.

Actively seek out high-quality content

from internal colleagues to continuously improve bid submissions as part of a commitment to ongoing enhancement.

Coordinate input from internal stakeholders

including subject matter experts and operational teams, to ensure bids are well-informed and compelling.

Work closely with the Senior Bid Manager and Senior Vice President of New Business

to support bid management activities, internal meetings, and the development of solution and win themes.

Ensure compliance and quality

by ensuring all proposals meet tender compliance requirements, adhere to company values, and maintain the highest quality standards.

Adapt and refresh existing content

within the bid resource bank to raise the overall quality of submissions.

Actively seek feedback

on both successful and unsuccessful bids to inform future responses and improve outcomes.

Keep abreast of industry developments

and monitor competitor activity to ensure bids remain competitive and aligned with market expectations.

Attend networking and forum events

to build new contacts and explore potential business opportunities

.

Support the delivery of presentations

and attend face-to-face client meetings when required.

The Perfect Match: Your Skills Talents

Thrive under pressure and consistently deliver on tight deadlines. Build trusted partnerships with subject matter experts and key stakeholders. Adapt and repurpose existing content with creativity and precision. Communicate with impact and influence at senior levels. Master time management, prioritising what matters most. Craft clear, compelling, and polished written English. Proven success in delivering complex bids on schedule. Experienced in navigating matrix teams across sales and operations. Confident user of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and leading bid tools. Skilled at sourcing high-quality input and insights from internal teams. Coordinate input from stakeholders and subject experts. Collaborate closely with Bid Managers and SVP New Business to shape winning strategies. Maintain and enhance a vibrant, high impact bid content library. Use feedback and results to continuously improve future submissions. Keep a close eye on industry trends and competitor activity to stay ahead of the game. Support engaging client presentations and meetings. Represent the business at networking events and build valuable connections. Bid writing experience within employability, skills, justice, or health sectors is highly desirable. Experience crafting strong Social Value responses is desirable. Some project management experience would be highly valuable. A university degree is advantageous. An APMP membership would also be desirable, but not essential.

Perks That Make You Smile!

See all of our amazing perks, here: https://careers.thebigword.com/pages/perks-uk

We are eradicating the final barrier of global communication!

At thebigword, we specialise in language solutions, translating over 1 billion words annually, support more than 250 languages and handle millions of interpreting minutes each year. As one of the largest language service providers globally, we utilise the greatest minds and boundary shattering technology to deliver phenomenal quality at scale to both our clients and linguist network. We're proud that our services support thousands of people every single day, from those using the National Health Service to global brands across the world such as google, Honda, and Unilever.

Joining our team is not just a career, it's being part of something much bigger!

Equal Opportunities:

At thebigword, we prioritise the physical and mental health of our global teams. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, and are proud to have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments for your interview or subsequent employment, please notify our team. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams, celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our dedication to Equality, Diversity Inclusion, and our EDI Committee, click here: https://careers.thebigword.com/pages/our-commitment