Bid Writing Lead — Strategic Proposals & Growth

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Bid Writing to lead the quality and consistency of written submissions across key public sector markets. The successful candidate will produce high-quality responses, oversee storyboarding and reviews, and guide colleagues to deliver compliant and competitive bids. This role demands significant experience in managing and writing bids in sectors such as Employment, Justice, and Health, as well as strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing and writing bids for Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support.
• Strong written communication with a record of producing successful bids.
• Confident in leading storyboarding, drafting, editing, and final reviews.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses and coordinate contributions to deliver winning bids.
• Lead and support submissions across Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support.
• Oversee and sign off on storyboards, drafts, and final responses.

Skills

Written communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Analytical capability

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Job description

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Bid Writing to lead the quality and consistency of written submissions across key public sector markets. The successful candidate will produce high-quality responses, oversee storyboarding and reviews, and guide colleagues to deliver compliant and competitive bids. This role demands significant experience in managing and writing bids in sectors such as Employment, Justice, and Health, as well as strong communication and project management skills.