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Bid Associate
About PUBLIC
PUBLIC is a digital transformation partner committed to helping the public sector turn innovative ideas into practical solutions. Combining expertise in government policy, delivery and technology, we aim to build a public sector that is powered by new technologies and innovative ways of working to achieve better outcomes for citizens. This mission drove us to create PUBLIC and continues to guide everything we do.
We started PUBLIC because we recognised the public sector wasn’t fully benefiting from the technology revolution. Combining ambition to pioneers ‘GovTech’, PUBLIC emerged as a trailblazer bridging government and innovative tech.
Today, we collaborate with diverse organisations—such as the UK Ministry of Defence, Department for Business and Trade, European Commission, Crown Commercial Service, National Grid, and NHS. We enable digital transformation through strategic advising, upskilling, digital product delivery, and policy evaluation.
Proudly serving as a leading digital transformation partner for the public sector, we remain committed to delivering maximum value for our clients—igniting lasting impact for the services they provide to citizens. Our vision shapes our decisions, fuels growth, and motivates our forward-thinking team.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
PUBLIC fosters a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone is valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including:
- People with neurodiversity, disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals
- Individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds
- Armed Forces community members, veterans, reservists, and their families
We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. To reduce unconscious bias in hiring, we blind review all applications initially. Candidates from non-traditional or underrepresented backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.
The Role: Bid Associate
We're seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Bid Associate to join our team, playing a critical role in identifying and winning new business for PUBLIC. This is a development-focused position; we prioritise attitude, potential, and a willingness to learn.
Strong emphasis will be placed on exceptional writing skills: crafting clear, concise, and engaging proposals that effectively showcase our capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development & Business Development
- Work closely with the Business Development (Growth) Manager to manage the end-to-end business development lifecycle, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
- Cultivate expertise in strategic topics aligned with PUBLIC’s mission by developing compelling proposals, bids, and pitch decks for new opportunities.
- Edit proposal documents rigorously, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to guidelines.
- Gather key information by coordinating with internal subject matter experts, technical teams, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our shared knowledge base, ensuring best practices, tools, and resources remain current.
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders, including technical teams, marketing, and operations.
- Serve as the central point of contact for proposal-related communications, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the process.
- Facilatenate internal discussions—kickoff meetings and follow-ups—to track progress, resolve challenges, and maintain alignment.
Proposal Database & Process Optimisation
- Maintain and update our proposal repository (case studies, project summaries, team qualifications).
- Identify improvements in proposal workflow, database structure, and efficiencies.
Essential Requirements
Attitude & Cultural Fit
- Thrives in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, determination, and emotional intelligence (EQ).
- Willing to adjust and learn quickly—especially in live, evolving settings.
Core Skills
- Strong ability to write effectively: concise, convincing rhetoric (ideal skillset: proposal writing, long-form business development documents).
- Experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles.
- Knowledge or experience with either the public sector or professional services.
- Proactive mindset and proven ability to manage competing priorities autonomously.
Independence & Organisation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while driving results.
- Exceptional organisational skills with prioritisation as a core strength.
What We’re Not Looking For
- A traditional educational background or degree. We value passion, attitude, and the drive to learn over convention.
Salary & Benefits
- Base salary: £36,118.80 annually.
Employee Perks & Flexibility
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Tech & Office Setup | MacBook issued, £300 home office budget for equipment. |
| Work-Life Balance | Hybrid working—arranged with your line manager. 3 learning days, 3 volunteering days annually, a £300 annual learning allowance, and access to the 5Mins platform. |
| Pension | Enhanced company pension scheme with a 5% contribution match. |
| Wellbeing | £300 ‘Wellness Budget’, plus a Cycle to Work Scheme and private Forest Bikes. |
| Leave | 25 paid leave days (increasing to 30), plus bank holidays and a Christmas Shutdown. |
| Global Flexibility | Up to 30 flexibility days per year to work from elsewhere in the world. |
| Professional Development | Community-led groups, All Team socials, 30-day international work permits, bonus scheme. |
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