Trainee Bid Writer

Trainee Bid Writer
Location: Coventry, CV4 8JP
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time (Hybrid Working)
Working hours: 40 hours per week, 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday

About the role

Manpower are recruiting on behalf of our client for a motivated Trainee Bid Writer to join their business as part of their Management Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career in commercial management, business development, and strategic growth within the green services sector.

The role offers valuable exposure to operational teams, estimating, finance, sustainability, and senior leadership, providing a strong foundation for future management progression and career development. The successful candidate will receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience supporting the preparation of high-quality tenders and proposals across both public and private sector contracts.

Responsibilities with full training from Tender Team -

• Support the preparation and submission of PQQs, SQs, ITTs, and tender responses
• Research client organisations, contract requirements, and market opportunities
• Draft clear, compelling, and compliant written responses
• Coordinate information from operational, HSEQ, finance, and sustainability teams
• Gather supporting evidence such as case studies, CVs, and documentation
• Maintain and update the bid library and knowledge database
• Assist with document formatting, proofreading, and quality control
• Track submission deadlines to ensure timely delivery
• Attend internal tender review and strategy meetings
• Contribute to improving bid processes and documentation

What They Are Looking For

• A confident written communicator with excellent grammar
• Ambitious with a desire to build a career in commercial management or business development
• Analytical and able to interpret technical information - Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working to deadlines andamp; a collaborative team player
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn

Skills andamp; Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interest in business development and the green services sector

• Degree (or working towards) in English, Business, Geography, Marketing, Environmental Management, or similar, advanatageous but not a must
• Experience in administration, writing, marketing, or research is desirable

Why join idverde£

As the UK''s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That''s why we''re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What They Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Support for personal and professional wellbeing
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Colleague of the Month and annual recognition awards
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to