Bid Writer

About the role

Razorblue Group is hiring a Bid Writer to join a fast-growing team of tech-focused professionals. This role blends persuasive writing, bid coordination, research, stakeholder collaboration, and sales support. The position is based in Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom, with a hybrid working model.

Bid writing and proposal creation

A large part of the role is producing strong bid and proposal content that is tailored to each opportunity and clearly aligned to client expectations.

• Create clear, convincing, and customised text for bids, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Keep tone, branding, and key messaging aligned across every response.
• Convert technical or operational detail into language that is easy for clients to understand.
• Partner with the Bid Manager to build and maintain a reusable content library, including case studies and credentials.

Compliance and quality

You will help ensure every submission is accurate, polished, and compliant with the stated requirements.

• Check that bids meet client specifications, internal governance standards, and scoring requirements.
• Review and refine content to improve correctness, grammar, and overall impact.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

The role requires regular communication with teams across the business to gather input and shape strong submissions.

• Work closely with subject matter experts in business development, commercial, and operational teams.
• Take part in bid kick-off and review meetings.

Research and market insight

Part of the job involves analysing tender packs and using market knowledge to support better bid strategy.

• Review tender documents and customer requirements in detail.
• Support the Bid Manager with competitor analysis and market research.
• Keep up with industry developments and procurement practices.

Post-bid activity

After submissions are completed, you will continue to support follow-up activity and client engagement.

• Join debriefs and lessons-learned sessions.
• Assist with client presentations.

End-to-end bid coordination

You will help keep multiple bids and framework opportunities moving on time and according to process.

• Work with the Bid Manager to ensure end-to-end bid processes are followed for multiple new business opportunities and key frameworks.
• Manage deadlines, documentation, and submission requirements assigned by the Bid Manager.

Sales and revenue growth

The role also contributes to the wider sales process and handover into the new business function.

• Support the sales cycle from first contact through to qualified handover to the New Business team.
• Join new business team members in prospect meetings to help improve win rates.

Candidate profile

Razorblue is looking for someone who is technically aware, customer-focused, and confident when dealing with people. The company values strong communication, a helpful attitude, and the ability to explain complex matters in a clear and friendly way.

Requirements

The business does not expect every applicant to meet every point, and it values people who are willing to learn and grow through development resources and peer support.

Qualification

• A full UK driving licence is required.

Experience

• Proven background in bid writing or proposal development, ideally within a B2B or public sector setting.
• Experience in IT is preferred, particularly within a Microsoft Partner or Managed Service Provider environment.

Skills and attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to persuade, influence, and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Strong telephone communication skills.
• Highly organised approach to work.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to build trusted internal and external relationships.
• Determined, energetic, dependable, and socially confident.
• Creative thinking with a strategic outlook.
• Self-driven, goal-oriented, and able to use initiative.
• Able to perform under pressure and manage several deadlines at once.
• Familiarity with procurement portals and tendering workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document formatting tools.
• Strong customer-service mindset.
• Excellent spoken English is needed to clearly explain complex technical topics.

What the company offers

Razorblue emphasises learning, development, and a supportive culture. The team invests heavily in helping people grow, and internal progression is an important part of the business.

Benefits

• Base salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on skills and knowledge.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 50% office-based working.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy 10 additional days.
• Private health insurance through Vitality Health.
• Your birthday off.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus a baby bonus.
• Fully funded training and accreditations to develop your skills.
• Two paid days per year for charity volunteering.
• Discounted broadband.
• Life insurance.
• Quarterly team social fund.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to the latest tech products through a partnership with Currys.
• EV scheme for eco-friendly electric cars.

Inclusive hiring

The company is committed to a recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible. Reasonable adjustments can be requested for the application or interview process.

Agency notice

Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact the company about this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly. Unsolicited speculative CVs are not accepted, and no fees or commissions will be paid for candidates who apply directly or are sourced through other channels unless they were submitted against a specific request from the talent acquisition team.