Help us change lives, one bid at a time.

At Offploy, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. As a social enterprise and charity, we are committed to helping people with convictions, and those at risk of offending, move away from crime and into meaningful, positive lives.

Since 2016, we’ve supported over 4,000 individuals with services that develop skills, rebuild confidence, and open doors to opportunity. Many of our team members have lived experience of the justice system themselves, making us uniquely placed to design and deliver support that truly transforms lives.

As we grow our reach and impact, we’re looking for a Bid Writer / Manager to help secure the funding and partnerships that make our work possible.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for developing high-quality, compelling bid content that clearly communicates Offploy’s value, impact, and ability to deliver. Working closely with subject matter experts and operational teams, you’ll manage the end-to-end bid writing process (from opportunity identification to submission) ensuring each bid is strategic, accurate, and aligned to commissioner needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation where your words directly contribute to creating safer communities and life-changing outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Identify bidding opportunities using your own industry knowledge and/or bid management software
• Develop delivery models and partnerships for both joint and solo tender submissions
• Write professionally developed, high-scoring bid content in line with evaluation criteria
• Translate complex operational models into clear, persuasive, and tailored responses
• Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts to shape content
• Manage deadlines across multiple bids while maintaining accuracy and consistency
• Rework existing bid material to improve structure, language, and relevance
• Support the development of compelling Social Value responses
• Ensure all submissions reflect Offploy’s ethos, strengths, and commitment to equity and impact

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong written English and excellent communication skills
• Proven experience working on complex bids to tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Confident engaging with internal stakeholders and influencing at a senior level
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools like SharePoint
• Experience in bid writing, ideally within employability, skills, justice, or related sectors

Desirable:

• Degree-level education
• APMP membership or training
• Experience writing Social Value responses
• Project management experience
• Comfortable managing your own diary and working remotely
• Ability to harness existing networks and build new relationships to support bid development

Why Offploy?

• Be part of a mission-led organisation creating real social impact
• Work remotely with a flexible, supportive team that values your contribution
• Contribute to bids that directly fund life-changing programmes and services
• Join a growing organisation committed to professional excellence and social justice

Ready to make your next bid count for something bigger?

Apply now and help us deliver the support that changes lives for good.