Public Sector Bid Writer

Security Wizardry Radar Page; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Security Wizardry Radar Page in Corsham is looking for a Public Sector Bid Writer to coordinate and lead bid submissions. This role demands thorough bid writing, managing applications, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Applicants should have proven experience in bid writing, strong communication skills, and familiarity with public sector frameworks. The position offers hybrid working and options for full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing and coordination.
• Experience in the public sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Commercial awareness in assessing bid viability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and leading public sector bid submissions.
• Writing and editing bid content.
• Managing framework applications and renewals.
• Assessing bid profitability and compliance.
• Identifying new framework opportunities.

Skills

Bid writing

Bid coordination

Framework administration

Communication skills

Project coordination

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) or Part-time (25 hours) per week

Job Type: Permanent

Clearance: Advantageous

CND is seeking a Public Sector Bid Writer to support our growth through the successful delivery of public sector frameworks and bid submissions. This role is central to our operations and will suit someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and working at pace.

You’ll be the go‑to person for bid and framework activity across the business, coordinating submissions end‑to‑end and producing high‑quality, compliant, and commercially robust responses.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating and leading public sector bid and framework submissions
• Writing and editing compelling bid content including executive summaries and technical responses
• Managing framework applications, renewals, extensions, and reporting
• Working with internal SMEs, leadership, recruitment, service delivery, and security teams
• Assessing bid profitability, viability, and compliance
• Identifying and evaluating new framework opportunities
• Maintaining the CND bid content library (case studies, CVs, templates, standard responses)
• Ensuring all documentation meets governance, legal, and security requirements
• Supporting market seeding and bid strategy development
• Reviewing feedback to continuously improve bid quality and effectiveness

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in bid writing, bid coordination, or framework administration
• Experience supporting or working within the public sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and confidence assessing bid viability
• Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Demonstrable experience working with one or more of the following public sector frameworks: Technology Services 4 (TS4), G‑Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS7)
• Project coordination experience or qualification
• MS Office certifications
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Hybrid working and flexible hours (full‑time or part‑time)
• Opportunity to shape bid strategy and processes
• Supportive, collaborative environment with strong leadership engagement

We do not sponsor visas to work in the UK.