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Bid & Tender Writer

Howden mid Permanent

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Description

This role is responsible for the written content of high-value tenders, RFPs and pitch documents, supporting large, strategically important new business opportunities.

Working closely with senior New Business leaders and subject-matter experts, you will shape persuasive, client-specific responses that clearly articulate value, manage risk and support long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

Bid & Tender Writing

  • Write end-to-end responses for RFPs, ITTs and major tender submissions, crafting each response to the individual prospect
  • Translate technical and specialist input into clear, compelling client language
  • Structure proposals to tell a coherent, persuasive story aligned to client priorities and evaluation criteria
  • Coordinate and synthesise input from senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
  • Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and meticulously detailed
  • Manage deadlines, version control and final submissions across multiple live opportunities
  • Capture tender debrief feedback and apply learning to future bids
  • Support the refinement of the firm’s wider value proposition and messaging

Presentation & Design Support

  • Contribute to PowerPoint decks and pitch documents, focusing on narrative flow rather than design execution
  • Review presentations to ensure consistency between written responses and visual materials
  • Support structuring of executive summaries and key messages for senior audiences

Requirements

  • Proven experience writing bids, tenders or proposals in a professional services environment
  • Exceptional written communication skills and very strong attention to detail
  • Strong Word capability and confident use of PowerPoint (content-led rather than design-led)
  • Comfortable working in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and technical contributors
  • Structured, resilient and calm under pressure

What we offer

  • A career that you define
  • Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
  • We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
  • We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hyperiongrp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/hyperion_external/job/London/Tender-Writer_R0017749

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