Bid Writer (Government Framework -IT)

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Technical Bid Writer to manage the full bid lifecycle for public sector projects. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality submissions. This hybrid position allows for flexible working arrangements across the UK, with occasional travel required. Candidates should have a strong background in technical writing and proven success in public sector bids.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Bonus

Training

Medical plan

Dental

Health

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience of large and/or complex deals where quality of written submissions is crucial.
• Experience in winning public sector bids and government frameworks.
• Broad technical writing experience on Infrastructure, Applications, and Digital Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bid responses from planning to submission.
• Ensure high standards of quality and strategic alignment in client deliverables.
• Develop compelling pursuit storyboards and value propositions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Storytelling capability

Stakeholder relationship management

Technical writing

Copywriting

Job description

Overview

Bid Writer (Government Framework - Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation)

Salary: 80k - 90k+ with generous benefits / bonus. Full time / permanent.

Benefits include - bonus, training, medical plan, dental, health, pension, group income protection, eye test, gym discount, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Hybrid working. Base office locations to choose from: London, Telford, Abingdon, Birmingham, Bath, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Narin, Newbury, Newcastle, Stevenage, Wales Pontypridd, Warrington, Woking and Worthing.

You must be eligible and willing to undergo SC security clearance.

Deerfoot Recruitment is proud to be assisting a leading Global Consultancy in their search for an experienced Technical Bid Writer (Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation) to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving complex bids and proposals that have a strategic impact on major business pursuits. This position is offered on a hybrid working model, with flexibility for candidates based anywhere in the UK, and occasional travel as required for collaboration and client engagement.

There will be a requirement to attend the Telford office once per month with overnight stay. You will also work closely with the public sector team who are based in London. Expenses to Telford and any other sites will be reimbursed from the candidate\'s base office.

As Technical Bid Writer, you will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle across RFXs and proactive pursuits. You will ensure compliance, quality, and consistency throughout the process working closely with stakeholders across sales, solutioning, finance, and leadership teams. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, storytelling capability, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bid responses from initial planning through to submission
• Ensure all client deliverables meet high standards of quality, consistency, and strategic alignment
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop compelling pursuit storyboards and value propositions
• Manage stakeholder communication, governance, and budget considerations across complex projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Consistent and demonstrable experience of large and/or complex deals in which the quality of written submissions is a key factor in winning the deal.
• Demonstrable experience in winning public sector bids including common government frameworks.
• Broad experience of technical writing, for example on topics such as Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation, blending traditional offerings experience with innovative technologies and approaches.
• Strong copywriting skills applied to technical subject matter and clearly articulating win themes and business value.
• Able to develop junior and inexperienced team members on best practice writing skills.

Desirable skills

• APMP certification would be an advantage but not essential (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)

If you\'re a skilled Bid Writer looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Bid Writer / Proposal Writer / Tender Writer / Bid Author / Proposal Author / Technical Bid Writer / Government Bid Writer / IT Bid Writer / Public Sector Bid Writer / Framework Bid Writer

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn\'t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.