Biffa
Biffa
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
Biffa is a UK waste management company that helps businesses and local authorities prevent, recycle, recover, and manage waste more effectively. Established in 1912, the company supports customers of different sizes while developing practical approaches to resource recovery, emissions reduction, and the circular economy. Its work spans comprehensive waste services and collaboration with organizations addressing major environmental and waste-management challenges.

Bid Writer - United Kingdom Remote

Biffa is seeking a Bid Writer to develop compliant, persuasive public-sector tender submissions. The role coordinates stakeholders, bid documentation, and continuous quality improvements across the waste-management business.

Description

  • Own assigned Method Statements and Quality submissions, producing accurate, persuasive content that meets client specifications and bid requirements.
  • Partner with the Business Development Manager across the bid lifecycle to develop, write, and coordinate Quality submissions while meeting milestones and deadlines.
  • Create and maintain compliance matrices that track written submissions, client requirements, and outstanding gaps.
  • Prepare internal bid reports and documentation, including progress updates, approval materials, sign-off papers, and submissions for the Investment Committee and Group Board.
  • Develop relationships with Fleet, HR, IT, Procurement, Regional, and Business Manager teams to collect specialist input and strengthen future bids.
  • Maintain libraries of model answers, case studies, and supporting bid content.
  • Enhance standard bid templates and identify development opportunities through regional meetings.
  • Support the Commercial Director and Biffa’s Balanced Business Plan.
  • Contribute to stronger bid-writing practices and broader commercial performance at Biffa.

Requirements

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with a proven background in bid writing, tendering, or pricing.
  • Excellent written communication, numerical ability, and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisation and self-motivation, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced commercial environment.
  • Confident interpersonal communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Collaborative team member with experience supporting complex projects and delivering against KPI-driven objectives.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems, with flexibility to meet demanding deadlines.

Benefits

  • A career offering varied, rewarding, and challenging work.
  • An inclusive culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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