Senior Bid Writer

Role Overview

• Developing high-quality written responses for complex bids and proposals
• Leading or supporting storyboard sessions to shape messaging and structure
• Working with subject matter experts to extract and refine strong content
• Collaborating with partners and subcontractors to create cohesive submissions
• Translating complex delivery models into clear, persuasive responses
• Aligning responses to evaluation criteria and scoring methodologies
• Identifying content gaps and proactively improve submission quality
• Undertaking research and evidence gathering to strengthen responses
• Reviewing and editing drafts to ensure clarity, consistency and accuracy
• Using AI-enabled tools appropriately to support research and drafting

Requirements

• Proven experience writing competitive bid responses or proposals
• Excellent written English and strong editorial judgement
• Experience working with SMEs and partners to shape content
• Experience contributing to complex, multi-stakeholder submissions
• Understanding of public sector procurement and evaluation approaches
• Ability to analyse requirements and develop compelling responses
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more