AgileSource Ltd
Senior Bid Writer / Proposal Lead
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We're partnering with a growing consultancy that delivers complex transformation, technology and advisory services across the public sector and other highly regulated industries. As demand continues to grow, they're looking to add an experienced Bid Writer to their team.
This is far more than a traditional bid writing position.
Initially, you'll take ownership of high-value bids and tenders, working alongside senior leaders to produce compelling, compliant responses that help secure new business. Longer term, as AI-enabled bid tooling and knowledge assets mature, the role will evolve into a broader commercial position with increasing involvement in relationship management, proposition development and business development activity.
The Role
You'll be responsible for leading the production of complex bids and tender responses, ensuring submissions are high quality, persuasive and fully compliant.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Leading the development of formal bid and tender responses.
- Managing multiple live opportunities simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
- Working closely with subject matter experts to capture technical, commercial and delivery information.
- Creating bid structures, win themes and compelling response content.
- Maintaining consistency, quality and compliance throughout the submission process.
- Supporting collaborative bids involving partner organisations and subcontractors.
- Helping shape and improve AI-driven bidding processes, content libraries and workflows.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- Proven experience writing and managing complex bids and tenders.
- Experience operating within public sector, defence, financial services or other regulated industries.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge and influence senior SMEs.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple competing deadlines without compromising quality.
- A commercial mindset and genuine interest in the wider sales process.
- An interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve bid quality and efficiency.
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Nice to Have
- Consultancy or professional services experience.
- Exposure to procurement frameworks and tender portals such as G-Cloud, Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Bravo or Delta.
- APMP certification or equivalent bid management qualification.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, strategic bids.
- Clear progression into a commercially focused role.
- Strong exposure to senior leadership and business development activities.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial consulting environment.
- Opportunity to help shape the future use of AI within bidding and proposition development.
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