Bid Writer – Strategic Pursuits (Global Pursuits Team) – Leeds
We are seeking a Bid Writer – Strategic Pursuits to join our Global Pursuits Team, delivering our growth plans by securing high‑value, enterprise‑critical opportunities worldwide. This global role (including the UK) offers flexible working arrangements.
Overview
Our purpose is to help deliver Gleeds’ growth and business plans by securing our most significant, enterprise‑critical opportunities, wherever they are in the world.
About the Team
The Strategic Pursuits team sits within the Global Pursuits Team and provides a specialist hub for the most complex, high‑value and strategically important bids. It works with global, regional, sector and technical teams to deliver a consistent, high‑quality, joined‑up approach to winning work.
Opportunities typically involve:
* Major global, national or multi‑regional programmes and large‑scale projects
* Highest value commissions (typically £10 m+ fee over lifecycle)
* Key client accounts and priority growth sectors
* Enterprise‑level strategic impact and visibility
The team leads the Position to Win approach, ensuring proactive positioning ahead of tender with clear win themes, client insight and competitive advantage. Working collaboratively with regional teams and senior stakeholders, the team focuses on winning the highest‑value, highest‑impact opportunities with a strong emphasis on quality, differentiation and client‑centric positioning.
Responsibilities
As the Bid Writer, you will support the Strategic Pursuits team on Gleeds’ most high‑profile and complex bids throughout the full end‑to‑end pursuit lifecycle. This includes supporting and championing the Global Pursuit Bid Process (GPBP), from early positioning and pre‑bid strategy (including Position to Win) through to live bid development and post‑tender interviews. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Pursuits, Head of Global Pursuits, Strategic Pursuit Leads, Bid/Proposal Managers and technical teams to:
* Translate strategic positioning into compelling, client‑focused written responses
* Develop clear, differentiated strategic win themes aligned to client success drivers
* Produce high‑quality, tailored content that directly answers client requirements
* Ensure consistency, clarity and quality across submissions
* Support continuous improvement and best practice across Strategic Pursuits
This role requires the ability to contribute to Tier 1 Strategic Pursuits, supporting high‑value, complex bids where quality, insight and differentiation are critical to success.
Benefits
* Opportunities to develop and grow your career
* A contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working arrangements
Who we’re looking for
* Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail
* Ability to translate complex technical and strategic information into clear, compelling narratives
* Understanding (or a willingness to develop) strategic positioning and client‑centric bidding approaches
* Proactive, collaborative and able to work in high‑performing teams
* Brings creativity, ideas and continuous improvement to the team
* Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
* Have excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail
* Can translate complex technical and strategic information into clear, compelling narratives
* Understands (or is keen to develop) strategic positioning and client‑centric bidding approaches
* Is proactive, collaborative and able to work in high‑performing teams
* Brings creativity, ideas and continuous improvement to the team
* Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant discipline (desirable)
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