Head of Bid Writing

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Bid Writing to lead the quality and consistency of written submissions across public sector markets. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in managing and writing successful bids, particularly in Employment, Justice, Health, and Business Support sectors. You will oversee storyboarding, coordinate project teams, and drive continuous improvement in bid writing. This full-time role offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary up to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing and writing bids for Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support.
• Strong record of producing successful bids.
• Effective at leading and reviewing content.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality written responses and coordinate bid contributions.
• Lead submissions across multiple sectors.
• Manage and improve content quality.

Skills

Written communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Microsoft Office 365

Tools

Tendering portals

Job description

Head of Bid Writing

Hybrid / Greater Manchester – Up to £65,000 – Full‑time, Permanent

The Role

This role leads the quality and consistency of written submissions across key public sector markets, including Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support. You will produce high‑quality responses, oversee storyboarding and reviews, and guide colleagues to deliver clear, compliant and competitive bids. Significant experience managing and writing bids in these sectors is essential.

Duties

• 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 storyboards, drafts and final responses.
• Manage and challenge content to improve quality and scoring potential.
• Provide oversight on strategically important bids through all stages.
• Coordinate project teams to deliver timely, high‑standard submissions.
• Act as a review and sign‑off point for accuracy, structure and compliance.
• Lead or support frameworks, EOIs, PSQs and ITTs, including research and drafting.
• Work with colleagues to shape innovative and competitive written responses.
• Use feedback to drive continuous improvement in bid writing.
• Deliver training and maintain bid templates and best practice resources.
• Use available tools, including AI, to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Monitor market intelligence to identify upcoming opportunities.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience managing and writing bids for Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support.
• Strong written communication skills and a record of producing successful bids.
• Confident leading storyboarding, drafting, editing and final reviews.
• Effective project management and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and familiar with tendering portals.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.