Senior Bid Writer Public Sector
- Edinburgh (Hybrid)
- Full-Time | Permanent
- Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Role Overview
We are hiring an experienced Bid Writer to be based in Edinburgh, supporting the continued growth of our UK Public Sector portfolio. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for producing compelling, high-quality bid responses while also shaping and improving bid processes and content standards across the business.

You will play a key role in influencing win strategies, working closely with senior stakeholders, and ensuring submissions are customer-focused, compliant, and positioned to succeed.

Industry Background
Candidates must come from an IT services or consulting environment, with a strong understanding of complex, multi-disciplinary bid environments.

Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end bid processes, from qualification through to submission
Lead the development of high-quality bid responses across ITTs, SQs, PQQs, RFIs, RFPs, and framework submissions
Analyse tender documentation, evaluation criteria, and scoring models to define response strategy and win themes
Transform inputs from technical, commercial, financial, and delivery teams into clear, persuasive, and structured responses
Coordinate closely with technical and commercial stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality
Own the end-to-end bid quality process, including reviews and final submission readiness
Build and maintain a central repository of reusable bid content, case studies, and standard responses
Capture feedback, lessons learned, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Track bid performance (win/loss rates, scoring trends) to enhance future submissions
Drive accountability across contributors, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

Public Sector Experience
Proven experience working on Public Sector bids is essential, with a strong understanding of procurement processes and evaluation methodologies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:
Proven experience in bid writing within the UK Public Sector
Strong understanding of public procurement processes and evaluation methodologies
Experience writing across business, technical, commercial, and financial bid sections
Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information
Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines

Desirable:
Experience working on Public Sector frameworks
Background in technology or digital transformation services
Experience building or managing bid libraries/knowledge repositories

Key Attributes
Confident and credible when engaging senior stakeholders
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality and outcomes
Analytical thinker with a continuous improvement approach
Collaborative, yet assertive in driving standards and accountability