At CGI, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Public Safety by crafting compelling, insight-driven proposals that help our clients deliver critical services across the UK. As a Senior Bid Writer, you will influence major opportunities for our Public Sector business unit, turning complex information into powerful narratives that drive meaningful outcomes. You’ll collaborate with expert teams, contribute to innovative bid strategies, and take ownership of high-impact work that strengthens our clients’ missions. In an environment that promotes creativity and supports your professional growth, you’ll help secure transformative programmes that make a lasting difference to citizens and communities.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.
In this role, you will take the lead in developing persuasive, compliant and evaluation-focused written responses that help secure major Public Safety contracts. You’ll work closely with pursuit, solution and operational specialists, translating complex technical detail into clear, compelling content that reflects client priorities and strengthens our win position. You’ll manage storyboarding, timelines, reviews and stakeholder engagement while shaping bid strategies that drive successful outcomes. Supported by a collaborative community, you’ll have the space to innovate, shape content quality, and continually refine our proposal library and sales collateral.
Key responsibilities include:
• Lead & Innovate: Shape win themes, storyboards and bid strategies with Opportunity Pursuit Leads.
• Develop & Deliver: Produce high-quality written responses for complex Public Safety bids.
• Collaborate & Translate: Work with SMEs to convert detailed information into client-focused narratives.
• Coordinate & Manage: Oversee contributions, timelines, reviews and quality assurance.
• Optimise & Comply: Ensure responses maximise evaluation scoring and meet all procurement requirements.
• Enhance & Evolve: Maintain and develop Public Safety bid content libraries and sales collateral.
To succeed in this position, you should bring strong bid writing experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments. You’ll need a solid understanding of Public Sector procurement frameworks and a track record of producing winning, compliant proposals.
Essential qualifications:
• Experience writing compelling proposals for Public Sector bids
• Strong understanding of Public Sector procurement and evaluation processes
• Ability to work effectively with diverse expert teams
• Excellent organisation, communication and attention to detail
• APMP/Shipley or similar accreditation
• Familiarity with technology and digital transformation themes
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.