Head of Bid Writing

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

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.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services