Public Sector Bid Writer
Location: Corsham (hybrid) / home-based
Hours: Full time (37.5 hrs) or part time (25 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Security Clearance: Advantageous
About the Role
CND is seeking a Public Sector Bid Writer to support our growth through the successful delivery of public sector frameworks and bid submissions. This role is central to our operations and will suit someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and working at pace.
You’ll be the go‑to person for bid and framework activity across the business, coordinating submissions end‑to‑end and producing high‑quality, compliant, and commercially robust responses.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Coordinating and leading public sector bid and framework submissions
- Writing and editing compelling bid content including executive summaries and technical responses
- Managing framework applications, renewals, extensions, and reporting
- Working with internal SMEs, leadership, recruitment, service delivery, and security teams
- Assessing bid profitability, viability, and compliance
- Identifying and evaluating new framework opportunities
- Maintaining the CND bid content library (case studies, CVs, templates, standard responses)
- Ensuring all documentation meets governance, legal, and security requirements
- Supporting market seeding and bid strategy development
- Reviewing feedback to continuously improve bid quality and effectiveness
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in bid writing, bid coordination, or framework administration
- Experience supporting or working within the public sector
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and confidence assessing bid viability
- Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working with one or more of the following public sector frameworks: Technology Services 4 (TS4), G‑Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS7)
- Project coordination experience or qualification
- MS Office certifications
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Why Join CND?
- Hybrid working and flexible hours (full‑time or part‑time)
- Opportunity to shape bid strategy and processes
- Supportive, collaborative environment with strong leadership engagement
Interested?
Apply now to be part of a growing organisation where your work directly contributes to success in the public sector.