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Bid Writer

RSM

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Join RSM as a Bid Writer, where you'll be integral in securing public sector business opportunities. This role involves writing and managing bid submissions, ensuring high-quality responses that meet client needs. You'll collaborate with various teams, lead discussions, and enhance future submissions based on feedback. With flexible working options and a strong benefits package, RSM values its people as its greatest asset.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
26 days of holiday
Access to on-demand courses

Qualifications

  • Experience in writing effective, concise content.
  • Proven success in managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle.
  • Understanding of public sector procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Writing, editing, and coordinating bid content.
  • Generating new bid content based on research.
  • Reviewing and analyzing post-bid feedback.

Skills

Content Writing
Project Management
Editing
Bid Management

Job description

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Bid Writer - We are searching for an experienced Bid Writer.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Bid Team at RSM is a key part of the Marketing and Business Development team. They lead, project manage, and deliver a significant proportion of bids across all service lines. Their goal is to ensure we bid for the right opportunities and maximize our chances of success to drive profitable revenue growth.

RSM is looking for a Bid Writer, primarily focused on the public sector. You will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities and expanding RSM’s presence on key government and public sector frameworks. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating bid content from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective bid submissions. This role requires working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.

You will create high-quality bid responses that help retain and win new business, ensuring submissions are persuasive, well-structured, and aligned with client needs and evaluation criteria to maximize scoring. You will lead critical business submissions, collaborate with operational and commercial teams, and develop winning strategies for business growth. Additionally, you will assist in developing team members on best practice writing skills.

You’ll make an impact by:

  • Reviewing, editing, and re-engineering content authored by others to build compelling responses aimed at scoring maximum points.
  • Analyzing RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure compliance and responsiveness to customer needs.
  • Generating new bid content based on research, engagement across the business, and use of company information.
  • Reviewing and analyzing post-bid feedback to improve future bid responses.
  • Scheduling and leading storyboarding sessions for relevant tender opportunities.
  • Supporting the bid team with bid style guides, boilerplate content, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in writing effective, concise content and editing for accuracy, consistency, and readability.
  • Proven success in managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle and driving continuous improvement.
  • A reasonable understanding of public sector procurement processes and government/public sector frameworks (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, EOECPH, G-Cloud).
  • Ability to translate technical and operational insights into compelling narrative responses.
  • Strong project management skills to ensure bid deadlines are met with high-quality outputs.
What we can offer you:

We recognize our people as our most valuable assets. We offer a flexible reward and benefits package to support a fulfilling experience both in and out of work.

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • 26 days of holiday (with options to purchase additional days).
  • Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits, including financial tools, electric car schemes, and access to a virtual GP.
  • Access to over 300 on-demand courses developed by our in-house Talent Development team.
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