HSL Compliance Limited

<h1>Trainee Bid Writer</h1>
Location: Ross on Wye
Salary: £25,340
We are looking for an aspiring Trainee Bid Writer with a genuine passion for writing and a strong desire to learn and develop. Previous bid or compliance experience is not required - instead, we are seeking someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and work ethic to build a career within our Bid Team.
What You’ll Be Doing
With training and support from the Bid Team, you will:
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<li>Assist in writing, editing and developing clear, persuasive bid and tender responses.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Bid Supervisor to learn bid-writing best practice, structure and compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Review tender documents to understand client questions, requirements and evaluation criteria.</li>
<li>Help gather and organise information from internal teams to support high-quality written submissions.</li>
<li>Support the preparation, formatting and submission of tender documents and proposals.</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across sales, marketing and operations to ensure bids are accurate and consistent.</li>
<li>Maintain bid records and provide administrative support throughout the bid process, ensuring deadlines are met.</li>
<li>Develop an understanding of industry standards, client expectations and market trends to strengthen future bids.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
You may be suited to this role if you are:
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<li>A strong writer with a natural flair for written communication and an ability to adapt tone and style.</li>
<li>Have excellent attention to detail and are able to produce accurate, well-structured and polished written content.</li>
<li>Proactive, eager to learn, curious and keen to develop new skills.</li>
<li>Organised and able to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.</li>
<li>A team player who is comfortable working collaboratively and taking guidance from experienced colleagues.</li>
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This role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or anyone with an interest in writing, marketing, communications or business development who is looking to start a career in bid writing.
Why Work for HSL?
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<li>Full training and clear career development pathways </li>
<li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays </li>
<li>Company pension scheme &amp; sick pay scheme </li>
<li>Free eye test every 2 years </li>
<li>Access to Kinhub (wellbeing &amp; financial support) </li>
<li>Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway</li>
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About Us
HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.
Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.
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Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a varied role with real impact, and you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply online today with your latest CV.

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