Tender Writer - Public Sector.

Rackspace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multicloud solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Tender Writer / Technical Author to lead the writing of responses for public sector tenders. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with procurement standards and collaborate with technical and legal teams to create compelling proposals. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, ideally be APMP certified or willing to undergo certification, and must pass an SC Security Check. Join a committed team focused on delivering high-quality solutions.

Benefits

Training on product set and tender types

Commitment to equal employment opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in writing all content for tenders, not just managing bids.
• Ability to pass an SC Security Check as a UK passport holder with 5+ years.
• Experience in collaborating with technical and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the writing of responses to public sector tenders.
• Create repeatable content for future bid applications.
• Collaborate with sales team during successful bid selections.

Skills

Writing content for bids and tender responses

Ability to work independently and in teams

Understanding of UK public sector procurement

Education

APMP qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tender Writer / Technical Author to lead and write responses to UK Public Sector tenders for UK Sovereign IT services. This role is critical in ensuring compliant, compelling, and timely submissions that align with government procurement standards and our strategic objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with technical, legal, and commercial teams to deliver winning proposals that demonstrate value, security, and sovereignty.

As a Tender writer, you will be responsible for writing all of the content required for winning IT bid submissions and tenders for the UK Public Sector. You will be enrolled into the team and have extensive training on the product set, Company & type’s of tenders required to apply for.

You will be expected to work solo on bids as well as in team’s when required – The expectation will be that you will solely apply for bid’s and create repeatable content within your bid writing team for assisting in future bids. Upon a successful downselection from the initial application to a bid, the sales team will be involved to work the opportunity through to completion.

Requirements

• Must be able to write all content for bids / tender responses as opposed to a ‘Bid Manager’
• Could have an APMP qualification (Link here) or be willing to undergo this certification
• Must be able to pass an SC Security Check (UK Based, Passport holder 5+ yrs minimum)
• #LI-CS1

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world‑class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

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Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.