Bid Writer

The Vacancy
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Bid Writer to join the Commercial team within De La Rue.

This role will focus on a project specifically supporting one of our key strategic customers. As part of this, the ideal candidate will combine writing and communication skills with strong organisational ability and attention to detail. You will work closely with the Bid Manager, Programme Manager, and Finance and Legal leads to ensure compliance in our bid and assist in the management of the overall timeline and key milestones essential for submission. The main area of focus will be to ensure our winning solutions are illustrated and articulated in the most effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, persuasive, and tailored content.
• Work alongside the Bid Manager to coordinate the bid response process, including gathering inputs from stakeholders.
• Ensure all documentation meets required formats, evaluation criteria, and deadlines.
• Maintain a library of pre-written content and support documentation.
• Ensure the tender response aligns with the organisation's strategy and capabilities.
• Lead the proposal writing process via initial workshops and regular updates with appropriate stakeholders to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.

Contract type
: 12 Month FTC

Working hours
: Full Time – 36.5 hrs per week (9am – 5:15pm Mon, 9am – 5pm Tues – Fri)

Base location
: Viables, Basingstoke

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in bid or proposal writing, preferably in a government or regulated environment.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical or legal information and translate it into clear language.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office packages. Experience using MS Visio, Adobe InDesign, or Illustrator an advantage.
• Able to work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong team working and interpersonal skills.
• APMP certification or similar (preferred but not essential).

About De La Rue
De La Rue is a leading supplier of currency solutions and a long-standing trusted partner to central banks and governments worldwide. Our products underpin the integrity of economies and trade, enabling businesses and citizens to participate securely in their respective economies.

With a heritage spanning over 200 years, we remain a global leader in advancing security and integrity for currency solutions, supplying 54% of the world's central banks and manufacturing in the UK, Europe & Asia. We produce fully finished banknotes, polymer substrate, security, and currency services.

Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme (De La Rue pay 1.5x the employee's contribution – employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%, with employer contributions up to a maximum of 9%)
• Private health insurance – No cost for single cover, subsidised rates for additional dependant cover
• Life assurance - 4x your annual salary
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our Annual Leave Flexibility Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Memberships
• Various other benefits and Employee Assistance packages
• Enhanced family friendly policies (e.g., four weeks paid paternity leave)

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and therefore interviews may be held prior to the closing date for this vacancy.

***This position is located in Basingstoke. To be eligible for consideration, you must be authorised to work in the UK without company sponsorship.
The successful candidate must be available from January 2026.
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Join the Team
We want to work with people like you from all backgrounds and experiences, to help us gain a diverse workforce with a broad outlook and sharp expertise. We are looking for people unafraid to go that extra mile, bringing with them unique characteristics and abilities.

Show us you have what it takes and we'll reward you with a great place to work alongside other great people. Global business, global people. We think De La Rue is an amazing place to work. But don't just take our word for it.

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