Bid Writer

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With 30 years of industry expertise, Apogee supports organisations of all sizes and sectors by streamlining their IT needs through a single point of contact.

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JOB DETAILS

We are seeking a highly motivated Bid Writer to join our growing Bid Team at Apogee Corporation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the creation of high-quality, persuasive tender responses that clearly articulate Apogee’s value proposition.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and the Sales team, you will lead the writing and editing of responses for Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and other formal bids. The role requires a strong understanding of the bid lifecycle and a flair for producing compelling, client-focused content within tight deadlines.

If you are a confident communicator, an exceptional writer, and eager to contribute to a high-performing bid function, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documentation to identify key client drivers and shape tailored response strategies.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and storyboard answers, ensuring compliance and maximum scoring potential.
• Take a lead role in writing, editing, and proofreading content for PQQs and ITTs.
• Translate complex technical input into clear, engaging, and customer-centric narrative.
• Maintain and develop a library of boilerplate responses, CVs, and case studies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather accurate and relevant content.
• Ensure submissions are presented professionally and delivered on time.
• Support the Bid Administrator in cataloguing and content management.
• Handle multiple bid submissions in a deadline-driven environment with competing priorities.
  
  

08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home with a set pattern of Monday Thurday and Friday in the Maidstone office, and Tuesday and Wednesday from home for a five-day working week.

Skills And Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Bid Writer or similar role (preferably in managed services, but not essential).
• Full understanding of the bid lifecycle, including OJEU/PQQ/ITT and post-tender stages.
• Outstanding written English with the ability to write, edit, and proof content to a high standard.
• Confident using Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure error-free submissions.
• Capable of managing multiple bids and meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to liaise effectively with stakeholders across all levels.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  
  

BENEFITS

• Flexible working options
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
• 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support
• Mental health first aider support programme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
• HP Employee discount programmes
• Mobile phone discounts
  
  

Apogee Corporation is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. We actively support work-life balance and encourage candidates to share any flexibility requirements, which we will do our best to accommodate where possible within the needs of the role and the business. If flexibility is important to you, please include this information in the salary section of your application, after stating your salary expectations, so we can discuss it early in the process.

If you have a disability or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact us on 0345 300 9955 and ask to speak to the Talent Team. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

Apogee reserves the right to close this advertisement or withdraw the role at any time, should sufficient applications be received or recruitment needs change. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Our application form is quick and easy – no need to repeat your entire CV, we promise!