Bid Writer

Biffa

. Take ownership of allocated Method Statements and Quality submissions, ensuring content is accurate, compelling and aligned with client specifications and bid requirements .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bid writing and tendering, with a strong focus on compliance, quality submissions, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing multiple deadlines and improving bid-writing capabilities to enhance commercial performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bid WritingTenderingCompliance MatricesStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Bid WritingTenderingQuality SubmissionsCompliance MatricesDocumentation Production

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationAttention to DetailHighly OrganisedConfident CommunicatorCollaborative Team Player

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeBusiness Systems

Industry Keywords

Bid LifecycleClient SpecificationsKPI-Driven ObjectivesInvestment CommitteeCommercial Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of allocated Method Statements and Quality submissions, ensuring content is accurate, compelling and aligned with client specifications and bid requirements
Work with the Business Development Manager throughout the bid lifecycle to develop, write and coordinate Quality submissions and meet deadlines and milestones
Create and maintain compliance matrices tracking written submissions, client requirements and gaps
Produce internal bid reports and documentation, including progress updates, sign-off and approval papers, and submissions for the Investment Committee and Group Board
Build relationships across Fleet, HR, IT, Procurement, Regional and Business Manager teams to gather specialist information and strengthen future bids
Maintain libraries of model answers, case studies and supporting content
Improve standard bid templates and identify development opportunities through regional meetings
Support the Commercial Director and Biffa’s Balanced Business Plan
Help improve Biffa’s bid-writing capability and wider commercial performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) with proven experience in bid writing, tendering, or pricing
Excellent written communication, numeracy, and attention to detail
Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage multiple deadlines in a time-critical, commercial environment
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Collaborative team player with a track record of supporting complex projects and meeting KPI-driven objectives
IT-literate, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems, and flexibility to meet demanding deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull
Inclusive culture championing diversity, equity and inclusion