Bid Writer

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Bid Writer to craft compelling proposals for its Government and Justice Business Unit. This hybrid role involves collaborating with stakeholders to create high-quality proposal content and maintain consistency in messaging. Applicants should have strong proposal-writing experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, private healthcare, and career development opportunities as part of the CGI Partner community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong proposal-writing experience required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision is key.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and organise high-quality proposal content.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders to extract key insights.
• Write, edit and refine proposals based on feedback.

Skills

Bid Management

Business Development

Client Management

Finance

Proposal Writing

Job description

At CGI, we empower you to shape strategic growth by crafting compelling narratives that drive meaningful business outcomes. As a Bid Writer working in our Government and Justice Business Unit, you will play a pivotal role in helping our clients envision bold possibilities and in strengthening CGI's position as a trusted leader in digital transformation. Your work will influence high-value pursuits, elevate the quality of our proposals, and contribute directly to winning opportunities that make a lasting impact. Here, you will take ownership of your craft, collaborate with experts across the organisation, and bring creativity to every bid, supported by a community that champions your development and celebrates innovation. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

This is a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and organise high-quality proposal content
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders to extract key insights
• Interpret and articulate CGI's products, services, IP and case studies
• Maintain consistency in tone, style and messaging across submissions
• Write, edit and refine proposals based on feedback and reviews
• Develop and update CGI marketing collateral
• Lead and enhance our web content
• Create and manage a content library for client proposals

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong proposal-writing experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Comfortable translating complex ideas into compelling narratives
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with precision
• Previous experience writing compelling proposals
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound strategic planning capabilities
• Experience writing proposals for UK Government clients (desired)

Required Skills

• Bid Management
• Business Development
• Client Management
• Finance
• Proposal Writing

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.