CGI

Job Vacancy Proposal Writer

United Kingdom

CGI

Women in Tech partner

Job position

Permanent
As soon as possible
United Kingdom
Published on 25/01/2026

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At CGI, we turn ideas into impact. As a Proposal Writer, you’ll craft compelling, client-focused proposals that showcase CGI’s innovation, expertise, and collaboration. You’ll transform technical input into persuasive stories that help win strategic opportunities, while mentoring others and driving proposal excellence across our business.



CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) that makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We’re proud to support the Armed Forces through our Gold Award and are committed to inclusivity and diverse talent. Join our friendly community and take your career wherever you want it to go.



Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Candidate profile

In this role, you will take ownership of developing high-quality, persuasive proposals for complex IT, digital, and consulting opportunities across public and private sector clients. You’ll work within structured bid processes, shaping clear, compelling responses that translate technical solutions into strong client value propositions. Collaborating closely with sales, technical, and delivery teams, you’ll help drive consistent, high-impact bidding that directly supports CGI’s growth ambitions.



You will balance multiple bids in a fast-paced environment, applying best-practice methodologies while continuously improving how we tell our story. Supported by an experienced bid community, you’ll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, leverage new tools, and contribute to the evolution of our proposal capability.



Key responsibilities include:



• Lead & Deliver high-quality written proposal responses for large, complex bids

• Develop & Shape win themes, storyboards, and client-focused narratives

• Manage & Coordinate inputs from technical, commercial, and delivery stakeholders

• Ensure & Assure quality, compliance, and consistency across submissions

• Apply & Improve structured bid methodologies and proposal best practices

• Support & Enable continuous improvement through innovation and automation

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You’ll be an experienced proposal professional with a strong track record of winning bids in competitive environments. You’ll be confident translating complex technical content into clear, persuasive responses and managing multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.



You should have:



• Proven experience in bid and proposal writing within IT services, digital, consulting, or technology-enabled services

• Demonstrable experience delivering large, complex bids across public and private sector procurements

• Strong knowledge of UK public sector procurement (PSQ, SQ, RFP, ITT, frameworks) and commercial bidding

• Experience applying Shipley or similar structured bid methodologies

• Excellent writing, editing, and storyboarding skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple bids in a fast-paced environment

• Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

• Experience using AI-enabled or automation tools for proposals (desirable)

• Familiarity with major procurement and e-tendering portals







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Working environment

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.
London, England, United Kingdom
> 1000 employees
IT services
We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients’ businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you’ll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

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