Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager - Social Housing

Job Title: Senior Bid Writer / Bid Manager
Location: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote, flexible across locations)
Salary: Competitive package

Overview
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager or Senior Bid Writer to lead the delivery of winning bids and manage a high-performing team. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on bid writing, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions that secure key projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Bid Writers and a Bid Executive.

• Manage the full bid lifecycle, from strategy to submission.

• Develop and implement robust bid strategies to maximise success rates.

• Coordinate with Business Development and Operations to manage the bid pipeline.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Ensure bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time.

• Drive continuous improvement in processes, governance, and best practice.

• Track performance, analyse feedback, and implement improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing end-to-end bids within construction, housing, or related sectors.

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.

• In-depth knowledge of UK procurement regulations and tendering processes.

• Experience developing and embedding structured bid processes.

• Excellent writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

• Proactive, process-driven, and detail-oriented.

• Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours around deadlines.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification.

• Relevant professional certifications.

• Strong track record in proposal and tender writing.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service).

• Generous referral scheme.

• Employee discounts and savings platform.

• Supportive team culture with regular socials.

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.

• Annual training budget for personal and professional development.