Bid Writer

Job description

Bid Writer – Huws Gray (Nottingham) - Tell Our Story. Shape Winning Proposals. Help Build Something Great.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

Are you someone who enjoys crafting clear, persuasive writing and turning great ideas into winning proposals? If you love digging into detail, collaborating with different teams and helping a business stand out from the crowd - you might be the Bid Writer we’re looking for.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll get stuck into the full bid process from start to finish. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing ongoing bids and keeping everything on track
• Writing high‑quality, well‑structured submissions that tell our story brilliantly
• Working closely with teams across the business to understand each opportunity
• Attending bid interviews or presentations where needed
• Supporting the Bid Manager and senior leaders with project documentation

Every bid is different - so you’ll always be learning, collaborating and helping us put our best foot forward.

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind - and there’s no judgment in asking.

What you’ll bring

We’re not expecting perfection - but here’s what helps you thrive in this role:
Essential:

• Experience of the bid process and bid writing
• Strong attention to detail
• A love for deadlines (and staying ahead of them!)
• Great problem‑solving instincts
• Clear, confident communication skills
• A proactive, organised approach

Desirable:

• Experience in the builders’ merchant industry - but don’t worry if you’re new to it

What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• 23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pension and life assurance
• Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discount across our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and development programmes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.