Public Sector Bid Strategy Leader

Kainos; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Principal Bid Owner to lead strategic, high-value public sector pursuits, shaping winning propositions and bid responses that help secure major digital transformation programmes. This is a leadership role focused on pursuit strategy, solution positioning and bid quality, rather than solely bid writing.

The role requires proven success in senior pursuit or bid leadership, plus strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder-management skills across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior pursuit or bid leadership roles.
• Strong proposal writing and storytelling skills, with experience of holding the pen on complex bid responses.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions in complex environments.
• Understanding of digital transformation, technology delivery and commercial considerations.
• Knowledge of UK Public Sector procurement and bidding processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling value propositions, win themes and key messaging.
• Own the overall bid narrative to articulate a winning bid solution, integrating technical, commercial and delivery content.
• Leading storyboarding and response development, engaging subject matter experts effectively to secure required insight and evidence while using specialist time efficiently
• Shape and challenge solutions to ensure they are credible, competitive and client-focused.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, technical and commercial stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Ensure submissions are high-quality, compliant and aligned to customer evaluation criteria.
• Coach colleagues and contribute to bid best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior pursuit

Bid leadership

Proposal writing

Stakeholder influence

Public sector bidding

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Principal Bid Owner to lead strategic, high-value public sector pursuits, shaping winning propositions and bid responses that help secure major digital transformation programmes. This is a leadership role focused on pursuit strategy, solution positioning and bid quality, rather than solely bid writing.

The role requires proven success in senior pursuit or bid leadership, plus strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder-management skills across complex environments.