Annual Salary
£20,000 to £55,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Bid writers prepare documents used to request contracts to provide services or apply for funding.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings; occasionally
There will be
2.9% more Bid writer jobs in 2027.
As a bid writer you'll:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
You can get into this job through:
Some employers will expect you to have a degree.
Relevant subjects include:
You could also study a subject relevant to an industry you want to specialise in, like IT, civil engineering or housing.
You'll usually need:
You can work towards this role by completing a bid and proposal co-ordinator advanced apprenticeship.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You could start as a trainee or junior bid writer. You’ll usually need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. Many employers will prefer you to have at least A levels.
You may also be able to work your way up through administrative jobs, especially in bid writing companies.
The Association of Bid & Proposal Management Professionals offers qualifications for people working in bid and proposal writing.
A professional marketing qualification may help you find work.
If you're preparing bids for international funding, the ability to speak other languages can help.
Experience in writing or research may be helpful when applying for work as a bid writer.
You can join the Association of Bid Proposal Management Professionals for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You could become a team leader, senior bid writer or bids and proposals manager.
You could also transfer your skills to other kinds of technical writing or contract management.
You'll need: