Bid Writer/content Writer

15 hours ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Showsec Full time

The Bid Writer / Content Writer is responsible for producing high-quality written content to support the organisation’s commercial and communications objectives. The primary purpose of the role is to develop accurate, persuasive, and compliant responses to tenders, proposals, and pre-qualification questionnaires, ensuring the business remains competitive and well-positioned to secure new opportunities.

In addition, the role will provide copywriting and documentation support across the organisation, producing content for the company website, newsletters, and other marketing channels, as well as developing and maintaining internal documentation such as policies, procedures, manuals, and best-practice guides. This ensures consistency, clarity, and accessibility of information for both internal and external audiences.

The postholder will report to the Marketing and Communications Manager, with a dotted line to the Head of Commercial, Communications and Logistics in relation to tenders and bids. The role requires a strong background in bid writing, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation to achieve high-quality outcomes.

**What you will be doing**:

- Producing clear, persuasive, and high-quality written responses for tenders, proposals, and pre-qualification questionnaires.
- Ensuring all submissions are accurate, compliant with client requirements, and delivered within deadlines.
- Developing and maintaining a library of standard responses, case studies, and supporting evidence materials to strengthen future bids.
- Writing, reviewing, and updating internal documentation, including policies, procedures, manuals, and best-practice guides, to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with organisational standards.
- Supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager by creating engaging copy for the company website, blogs, newsletters, and other communications.
- Ensuring consistency of tone, style, and messaging across all written materials in line with brand guidelines.
- Assisting with bid coordination tasks, including document formatting, proofreading, editing, and version control.
- Monitoring upcoming tender opportunities and contributing to bid pipeline planning.
- Collaborating with the wider team to review and improve the quality, structure, and effectiveness of submissions and marketing content.
- Any other duties commensurate with the post.

**What Showsec can offer you**:

- Salary of 31,690 per annum
- 37.5 hours a week
- 24 days holiday + 8 days public holiday
- Employer pension contributions of 5% (Royal London)
- Additional “holiday payment” equivalent to 2% of annual salary*
- Access to BUPA private medical cover*
- A range of valuable medical and practical support services through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Upon successful completion of probationary period

**What we need from you**:

- Right to Work in the UK**:

- Maths GCSE or equivalent (C or above)**:

- Proficient in written and oral communication skills

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