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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.