Job Vacancy Bid Proposal Writer

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping CGI’s most strategic and high-value bids, producing engaging, client-focused proposals that showcase our innovation, capability, and value. You’ll collaborate closely with bid managers, technical SMEs and subject matter experts to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that resonate with clients. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement in proposal quality and mentor others in best practice writing standards—helping elevate the overall impact of our submissions.



You will take ownership of the full proposal process, from storyboarding through to submission, ensuring each bid reflects CGI’s excellence and creativity. Working within a supportive team environment, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise, influence major defence and space programmes, and play a key role in CGI’s ongoing success.



Key responsibilities include:



Lead & Deliver: Take full ownership of high-quality proposal documentation from storyboarding to final submission.



Collaborate & Innovate: Work with SMEs and technical experts to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive content.



Review & Enhance: Support proposal reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) to strengthen bid quality and consistency.



Develop & Mentor: Guide and coach other writers and team members in effective proposal techniques.



Create & Reuse: Produce compelling case studies and reusable content to strengthen future bids.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

To succeed in this role, you should be an accomplished proposal writer with a passion for crafting clear, engaging content that wins business. You’ll have excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to work across technical and non-technical teams.



You should have:



Proven experience in proposal writing within IT, systems integration, or defence sectors.



Strong ability to synthesise complex technical content into concise, client-focused language.



Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.



A proactive, team-oriented approach to collaboration and quality assurance.



(Desirable) Familiarity with Shipley or similar bid methodologies and experience mentoring others.



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