Full-Time

Bid Writer

Posted on 8/19/2026

WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

Contract catering and brand portfolio management

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Design
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Excellent research, writing, and checking skills with close attention to detail.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with trends and best practices in bid writing and design.
  • Concern for the quality and privacy of information.
Responsibilities
  • Create, write, and design high-quality bid proposals that align with client requirements and company standards.
  • Develop persuasive and informative bid content, including executive summaries, case studies, and tailored responses to proposals, tenders, and PPQs/SQs where applicable.
  • Use design software to produce professional proposal documents incorporating graphics, charts, maps, and images.
  • Support the presentation process using PowerPoint and create printed collateral.
  • Work with the sales, design, marketing, and other stakeholder teams to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy and coherence.
  • Provide wider support to the sales, design, and marketing teams when required.
  • Review and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and adherence to consultant and client specifications.
  • Manage multiple bid projects simultaneously, ensuring timely submission and compliance with deadlines and requirements.
  • Seek feedback on submitted bids and continuously improve proposal strategies and processes.
  • Create templates to ensure consistency across bids.
  • Research and implement software to streamline the bid writing and design process.
  • Complete tender matrices and document where content can be found for future use.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of using artificial intelligence is advantageous.
WSH International Investments

WSH International Investments

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WSH is a British holding company that owns a portfolio of brands in the food services and hospitality sector, with contract catering as its main business for clients like businesses and schools. It operates brands such as BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering tailored meals and service and focusing on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients while managing costs. Unlike single-brand caterers, WSH uses a portfolio approach with brand specialization across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes to gain scale in procurement and operations. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality food and service to a broad client base, while growing its brand portfolio and improving efficiency for clients and stakeholders.

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Headquarters

Reading, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Benugo reported £145.7 million turnover for 2025, its highest ever in July 2026.
  • BaxterStorey launched Chef Battle 2026, showcasing retention and culinary talent development.
  • Chris Mitchell became BaxterStorey COO in June 2026, supporting execution during expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Drax workers struck over pay in 2024, exposing recurring labor conflict risk.
  • The Caterer named BaxterStorey for historical wage-payment errors, damaging compliance credibility.
  • High dependence on large client contracts creates existential concentration risk if British Airways or Drax exits.

What makes WSH International Investments unique

  • BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys span corporate, travel, and premium heritage venues.
  • British Airways extended BaxterStorey through 2035, signaling long-term client trust and operational depth.
  • WSH scales through acquisitions, including bm family in November 2025 and Searcys integration.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Public Sector Catering
Feb 14th, 2024
WSH commits to 100% RSPCA Assured British free-range eggs

As part of their ESG commitments, WSH launched a 'Supplier Code of Conduct' in which 11 targets were set in a bid to continually raise the bar on sourcing standards and transparency across the foodservice supply chain.

ITP Media Group
Aug 17th, 2021
Westbury Street Holdings launches Mosaic

Westbury Street Holdings launched Mosaic, a subscription-based contract catering model, as part of a move to offer clients flexible solutions in a post-Covid workplace.