Tender Writer

About the role

This role covers the written content of high-value tenders, RFPs and pitch documents, supporting large, strategically important new business opportunities. Working closely with senior New Business leaders and subject-matter experts, you will shape persuasive, client-specific responses that articulate value, manage risk and support long-term client relationships. It is a writing-first role focused on narrative quality, clarity and rigour rather than visual design.

Key responsibilities

• Write end-to-end responses for RFPs, ITTs and major tender submissions, tailored to each prospect
• Translate technical and specialist input into clear, compelling client language
• Structure proposals around client priorities and evaluation criteria
• Coordinate and synthesise input from senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and meticulously detailed
• Manage deadlines, version control and final submissions across multiple live opportunities
• Capture tender debrief feedback and apply learning to future bids
• Support the refinement of the firm's wider value proposition and messaging
• Contribute to PowerPoint decks and pitch documents, focusing on narrative flow
• Review presentations for consistency between written responses and visual materials
• Support structuring of executive summaries and key messages for senior audiences

Required profile

• Proven experience writing bids, tenders or proposals in a professional services environment
• Exceptional written communication skills and very strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and technical contributors
• Structured, resilient and calm under pressure
• Backgrounds that work well: bid/tender writer, legal or consultancy new business professional, proposals or RFP specialist

Required skills

• Strong Word capability
• Confident use of PowerPoint (content-led rather than design-led)

What we offer

• A permanent position
• Reasonable adjustments, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible