Job Description
Bid Writer/Consultant (Contract - Public Sector Bids) Remote working
Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract: Initial term - full-time, daily rate contract
Start date: Immediate
Location: Remote
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Bid Writer to lead the development and delivery of high-quality written content for a major UK Government procurement. You'll work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across multiple disciplines - including technology, operations, security, and assessment - to produce clear, compliant, and compelling tender responses that score highly against evaluation criteria.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a complex, high-value public sector bid.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with SMEs to transform technical and operational input into persuasive written responses.
* Lead drafting for all Quality Questionnaire responses, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.
* Review tender documentation and map requirements to timelines and deliverables.
* Identify content gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and resolve them proactively.
* Align responses with evaluation guidance and scoring matrices.
* Develop and refine templates, storyboards, and evidence matrices.
* Integrate visuals, process maps, and supporting documentation where beneficial.
* Manage version control, reviews, and quality assurance.
* Work closely with the Bid/Project Manager to meet all submission deadlines.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience writing winning bids for UK Government tenders, ideally within central departments (eg Home Office, DfE, MoJ, DWP, DHSC, etc.).
* Strong understanding of public sector procurement and evaluation methodologies.
* Exceptional writing and editing skills - able to translate complex SME input into concise, compelling responses.
* Experience working in a Matrix bid team environment.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Familiarity with high-value bids (£50m+) or similarly complex procurements.
* Advanced proficiency in MS Word and collaborative writing tools.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in areas such as education, assessment, digital exams, or identity/security services.
* Familiarity with central government tendering processes.
* Experience producing or editing graphics and diagrams for bids.
* APMP or equivalent proposal management qualification.
* Experience supporting Best and Final Offer (BAFO) or negotiation stages.
Personal Attributes
* Clear, persuasive writing style and excellent attention to detail.
* Highly structured and methodical approach.
* Collaborative and diplomatic - comfortable challenging content constructively.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Committed to confidentiality and maintaining the highest professional standards.