Bid Writer

RSM; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Bid Writer to join their Bid Team focusing on the public sector. This role involves writing and editing bid content, leading submissions, and ensuring compliance with evaluation criteria to drive successful business outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a grasp of public sector procurement processes, with opportunities for professional development through RSM’s flexible rewards package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

26 days holiday (with options to purchase additional days)

Lifestyle and health benefits

Access to over 300 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

• Reviewing and editing bid content for accuracy and persuasive quality.
• Leading critical business submissions and storyboarding sessions.
• Generating new bid content through research and engagement.

Skills

Content Writing

Project Management

Editing

Public Sector Knowledge

Job description

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Bid Writer

Make an Impact at RSM UK

The Bid Team at RSM is a key part of the Marketing and Business Development team and is responsible for leading, project managing, and delivering a significant proportion of bids across all service lines. They ensure we are bidding for the right opportunities and maximize our chances of success to drive profitable revenue growth.

RSM is looking for a Bid Writer, primarily focusing 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. Your responsibilities include writing, editing, and coordinating bid content from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective bid completion. 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 help develop team members on best practice writing skills.

Make an impact by:

1. Reviewing, editing, and re-engineering content authored by others to build compelling responses aiming for maximum points
2. Analyzing RFP/bid requirements against the proposal outline to ensure compliance and responsiveness to customer needs
3. Generating new bid content based on research, engagement across the business, and use of company information
4. Reviewing and analyzing post-bid feedback to improve future bid responses
5. Scheduling and leading storyboarding sessions for relevant tender opportunities
6. 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. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

1. Experience in writing effective, concise content and editing for accuracy, consistency, and readability
2. Proven success in managing the end-to-end bid lifecycle and driving continuous improvement
3. Understanding of public sector procurement processes and frameworks (e.g., CCS, NHS SBS, G-Cloud)
4. Ability to translate technical and operational insights into compelling narratives
5. Strong project management skills to ensure bid deadlines are met with high-quality outputs

What we can offer you:

We recognize that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package to support your fulfillment both professionally and personally.

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

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