Bid Writer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36,500 to £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Work Relief Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are WR Fundraising Recruitment and we are delighted to be working with a hugely important charity in Hampshire, dedicated to providing vital support and refuge to survivors of domestic abuse.
We’re looking for a relationship - focussed bid writing professional to join a business development team and contribute to a successful bids and tenders programme for support contacts.
With a range of new programmes in development, we are looking for an experienced Bid Writer, Bid Manager or Trusts and Grants Fundraising Officer with a strong track record in bids and tenders.
With a prominent cause in the spotlight, and a very financially stable charity, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of applications and bids and join an emerging team that’s set to grow over the next year.
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010*
Bid Writer / Business Development Manager
Full Time, Permanent
Portsmouth, Hampshire – with hybrid and flexible working available
Up to £39,000 plus benefits
A full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential
Duties will include:
• Produce compelling and persuasive written material in response to grant, trust and tender applications
• Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.
• Lead the development of bid responses, including bid structure, content and responses to questions
• Applying and securing income for the organisation through creating and leading on commercial bids and tender applications for commissioned services
• Complete all tender Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and administration in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that bids and tenders are written in a manner that is consistent with brand guidelines, ethos and values.
• Line management of the Business Development Data Officer
The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven background of success in writing successful bids and tenders and all relevant PQQ and ITT requirements for statutory funders.
• Experience of generating income through competitive tenders and funding applications
• Detailed understanding of the principles and practice of bid and tender writing.
• Strong research skills to identify funding prospects which lead to viable funding opportunities.
• Able to plan and prioritise workload efficiently and successfully perform duties under pressure.
• Knowledge of the local and national commissioning landscape
To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.
The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.
We’re looking for a relationship - focussed bid writing professional to join a business development team and contribute to a successful bids and tenders programme for support contacts.
With a range of new programmes in development, we are looking for an experienced Bid Writer, Bid Manager or Trusts and Grants Fundraising Officer with a strong track record in bids and tenders.
With a prominent cause in the spotlight, and a very financially stable charity, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of applications and bids and join an emerging team that’s set to grow over the next year.
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010*
Bid Writer / Business Development Manager
Full Time, Permanent
Portsmouth, Hampshire – with hybrid and flexible working available
Up to £39,000 plus benefits
A full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential
Duties will include:
• Produce compelling and persuasive written material in response to grant, trust and tender applications
• Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.
• Lead the development of bid responses, including bid structure, content and responses to questions
• Applying and securing income for the organisation through creating and leading on commercial bids and tender applications for commissioned services
• Complete all tender Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and administration in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that bids and tenders are written in a manner that is consistent with brand guidelines, ethos and values.
• Line management of the Business Development Data Officer
The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven background of success in writing successful bids and tenders and all relevant PQQ and ITT requirements for statutory funders.
• Experience of generating income through competitive tenders and funding applications
• Detailed understanding of the principles and practice of bid and tender writing.
• Strong research skills to identify funding prospects which lead to viable funding opportunities.
• Able to plan and prioritise workload efficiently and successfully perform duties under pressure.
• Knowledge of the local and national commissioning landscape
To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.
The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.