An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bid Writer to join a busy Business Development Department within a growing company near Scarborough. This team is responsible for delivering against the company’s sales strategy, under the direction of the Business Development Director. As a member of this team, you will act as a commercial resource, supporting B2B commercial communications, proposals, and negotiations. This position is Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm, with a salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. The Bid Writer will be responsible for: Managing, monitoring, and updating client and industry registration/qualification portals, as well as internal bid tracker databases. Providing document control and general administrative support for the Business Development department. Inputting and maintaining internal digital CRM system(s). Developing and writing content to standardise and optimise tender submissions. Coordinating internal bid processes, including: Managing and updating internal bid trackers. Receiving and storing bids in line with procedures. Reviewing bid opportunities, identifying deliverables, and coordinating their completion. Organising, hosting, and recording internal bid meetings. Working with internal departments and supply chains to gather bid content/commercial proposals, ensuring quality assurance and control of received documentation. Preparing, collating, and formatting bid documentation. Authoring documents reviewed by Account Managers and approved by the Business Development Director. Pricing proposals using approved cost models, including liaising with third-party suppliers and/or vessel brokers to achieve the most commercially competitive proposal. Facilitating and attending external tender meetings, where necessary. Liaising with Business Development Management for bid approvals. Submitting bids and maintaining records of submissions. Producing and logging bid cost sheets. Tracking and reporting bid statuses. Requesting and logging client feedback on awarded or unsuccessful bids. Managing internal project handovers for awarded contracts. Attending internal Business Development meetings and actively reporting bid-related information. Building case studies for submission to the Marketing Team.Skills and Experienced Required: Strong computer literacy and English language skills. Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively. Proactive, self-driven, and positive attitude. Clear analytical thinking with strong attention to detail. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Results-oriented with a focus on customer satisfaction. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrable Bid Management/Bid Writing experience. Previous exposure to B2B contracts. Familiarity with Microsoft Project (desirable)