Bid Writer – Social Housing

Bid Writer – Social Housing Location: Romford Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bid Writer to join our growing team based in Romford. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong social housing experience to play a key role in securing new business opportunities across planned maintenance, refurbishment, repairs, and compliance contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality, compelling bid submissions and supporting the wider pre-construction and business development teams throughout the tender process. Key Responsibilities * Write, edit, and coordinate high-quality PQQ, SQ, ITT, and tender submissions * Produce compelling responses tailored to social housing and public sector clients * Work closely with operational, commercial, and estimating teams to gather technical information and case studies * Ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within strict deadlines * Manage and maintain bid content libraries and supporting documentation * Review tender opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions * Ensure submissions align with client requirements, frameworks, and compliance standards * Attend tender review meetings and contribute to bid strategy discussions * Continuously improve bid quality, presentation, and win rates Candidate Requirements * Proven experience as a Bid Writer within the social housing, construction, or property services sector * Strong understanding of social housing frameworks, planned maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, and compliance works * Excellent written English and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Experience producing successful public sector tender submissions * Proficient in Microsoft Office and bid management systems Desirable Experience * Knowledge of frameworks including NHF, PAS 2030/2035, CCS, or other public procurement routes * Experience within responsive repairs, decarbonisation, or planned works contracts * APMP qualification advantageous but not essential What We Offer * Competitive salary package * Career progression opportunities within a growing business * Supportive and collaborative working environment * Pension scheme * Holiday allowance * Ongoing professional development opportunities