Bid Writer (8-month FTC) - AI-Enabled, Public Sector Wins

Opencast; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension

Share options

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Life happens days

Job summary

Opencast is seeking a Bid Writer to join the Bid Team on an 8-month fixed-term basis. You will craft high-quality responses that showcase our credentials and delivery experience for government and business clients.

This role involves collaborating across the team, interviewing experts, and using AI tools to produce first drafts while ensuring data protection and compliance. Some travel and hybrid on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing winning bids for UK public sector is ideal.
• Interview subject matter experts and translate input into clear, evaluable answers.
• Develop win themes, storyboards and structured answer plans.
• Use AI tools to draft and improve tender responses while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, compelling responses addressing client requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Opencast to showcase credentials and delivery experience.
• Support continuous improvement and process enhancements within the bid team.
• Check AI-generated drafts for accuracy, relevance and compliance.

Skills

Bid writing

Interview SMEs

Win themes

AI in bids

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

AI drafting tools

Job description

Opencast is seeking a Bid Writer to join the Bid Team on an 8-month fixed-term basis. You will craft high-quality responses that showcase our credentials and delivery experience for government and business clients.

This role involves collaborating across the team, interviewing experts, and using AI tools to produce first drafts while ensuring data protection and compliance. Some travel and hybrid on-site work are expected.