Head of Bid Writing

Aspire; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Bid Writing to join their team in Greater Manchester. This full-time role focuses on leading the quality and consistency of submissions across vital public sector markets such as Employment and Health. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in bid management and writing, alongside strong communication and project management skills. The position offers a salary up to £65,000 and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing and writing bids for Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support.
• Strong record of producing successful bids.
• Effective project management and ability to work under pressure.

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 storyboards, drafts and final responses.

Skills

Managing and writing bids for Employment, Justice, Health and Business Support

Strong written communication skills

Leading storyboarding, drafting, editing

Effective project management

Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

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.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. We will contact selected candidates within the next 14 days. We will not contact you if you are not shortlisted.

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