Bid Writer
Capita Pension Solutions is seeking a Bid Writer to produce high-quality, client-focused proposal content that clearly articulates our value proposition. Working closely with the Head of Bid Management, Bid Managers, and subject matter experts across the business, you will contribute to the successful delivery of complex, high-value bid submissions.
This role operates within a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and requires strong written communication, stakeholder engagement, and commercial awareness.
Job title:
Bid Writer
Job Description:
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Leading storyboard and content-planning sessions with bid teams and key stakeholders
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with subject matter experts across the business
Supporting Bid Managers in defining proposal structures aligned to client requirements
Reviewing, refreshing, and tailoring pre-written content where appropriate
Writing, editing, and finalising proposal responses to agreed RFP deadlines, escalating risks where required
Integrating contributions from sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, commercial, and delivery teams into clear and compelling responses
Coaching contributors on bid-writing best practice and quality standards
Submitting new and updated content to the knowledge base for future reuse
Contributing to the ongoing improvement of bid templates and written standards
Essential skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
Experience working across the end-to-end bid or proposal process
Proven ability to develop clear, persuasive written content aligned to client needs
Experience supporting complex or high-value bids
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
The ability to work to fixed deadlines within a structured bid environment
Experience using digital tools (including AI-enabled tools) to improve efficiency and quality
Desirable skills and experience
The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:
Experience within professional services, financial services, pensions, or regulated environments
Exposure to formal bid governance processes
Experience contributing to bid knowledge management or content libraries
About Capita Pension Solutions
Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UKâs leading pension providers, supporting over 450 schemes and more than 7 million members. We deliver end-to-end pension solutions across administration, data remediation, software, actuarial services, investments, scheme management, and member communicationsâcombining expertise with technology to meet our clientsâ evolving needs.
Whatâs in it for you?
đť Remote working â work from wherever youâre happiest in the UK
đ° Competitive salary
đ´ 23 daysâ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) â plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
â¤ď¸ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
đź Generous family leave policies â including 15 weeksâ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
đ´ââď¸ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more
đ¤ Customer first, alwaysâđ§âđť Fearless innovationââ Achieve togetherâđ Everyone is valued
What we hope youâll do next
Select Apply now to complete our short application and tell us more about you.
Weâre an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Weâre committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if youâd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [email protected] and weâll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location:
Home-Based - GBR,
United Kingdom
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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This role operates within a collaborative, deadline-driven environment and requires strong written communication, stakeholder engagement, and commercial awareness.
Job title:
Bid Writer
Job Description:
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
Leading storyboard and content-planning sessions with bid teams and key stakeholders
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with subject matter experts across the business
Supporting Bid Managers in defining proposal structures aligned to client requirements
Reviewing, refreshing, and tailoring pre-written content where appropriate
Writing, editing, and finalising proposal responses to agreed RFP deadlines, escalating risks where required
Integrating contributions from sales, marketing, product, finance, legal, commercial, and delivery teams into clear and compelling responses
Coaching contributors on bid-writing best practice and quality standards
Submitting new and updated content to the knowledge base for future reuse
Contributing to the ongoing improvement of bid templates and written standards
Essential skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
Experience working across the end-to-end bid or proposal process
Proven ability to develop clear, persuasive written content aligned to client needs
Experience supporting complex or high-value bids
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
The ability to work to fixed deadlines within a structured bid environment
Experience using digital tools (including AI-enabled tools) to improve efficiency and quality
Desirable skills and experience
The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:
Experience within professional services, financial services, pensions, or regulated environments
Exposure to formal bid governance processes
Experience contributing to bid knowledge management or content libraries
About Capita Pension Solutions
Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UKâs leading pension providers, supporting over 450 schemes and more than 7 million members. We deliver end-to-end pension solutions across administration, data remediation, software, actuarial services, investments, scheme management, and member communicationsâcombining expertise with technology to meet our clientsâ evolving needs.
Whatâs in it for you?
đť Remote working â work from wherever youâre happiest in the UK
đ° Competitive salary
đ´ 23 daysâ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) â plus the option to buy more after qualifying period
â¤ď¸ Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice
đź Generous family leave policies â including 15 weeksâ fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
đ´ââď¸ Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more
đ¤ Customer first, alwaysâđ§âđť Fearless innovationââ Achieve togetherâđ Everyone is valued
What we hope youâll do next
Select Apply now to complete our short application and tell us more about you.
Weâre an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Weâre committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if youâd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [email protected] and weâll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location:
Home-Based - GBR,
United Kingdom
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Apply To This Job