Bid Writer

SSR General & Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic security services organization is looking for a capable Bid Writer in London to lead public sector tenders from opportunity review to submission. This role involves client engagement, utilizing AI tools for bid support, and ensuring compliance while providing persuasive narratives. Candidates should have proven bid writing experience, strong procurement knowledge, and excellent presentation skills, thriving in an office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering public sector tenders end-to-end.
• Comfortable operating in an office-based environment.
• Experience working to structured bid governance models.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned public sector bids from start to submission.
• Conduct structured research into Authorities and evaluation drivers.
• Write clear, persuasive, evidence-led responses.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations.

Skills

Public sector bid writing experience

Strong understanding of public sector procurement

Excellent writing and editing skills

Confident presenter

Highly organised

Strong stakeholder management skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Job description

Bid Writer

£35,000 - £40,000
London (Office-Based)

Our client a fast-growing, delivery-focused security services organisation seeks a capable, self-sufficient Bid Writer to take full ownership of public sector tenders end-to-end — from opportunity review and research through to submission and client presentation. In this exciting role you will work in a research‑led, quality‑driven bid environment, using structured governance and the controlled use of AI tools to enhance speed, clarity, and consistency — always with human judgement, accuracy checks, and confidentiality at the forefront. Beyond writing, the role includes direct client interaction, supporting bid presentations, clarification meetings, and mobilisation briefings. This role would suit a confident bid professional who enjoys autonomy, understands how public sector tenders are evaluated, and wants visible impact on business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Ownership & Delivery

• Independently lead assigned public sector bids from start to submission
• Plan bid activity, manage deadlines, reviews, and submission governance
• Produce compliance matrices, bid plans, outlines, and clarification logs
• Maintain strong document control, version management, and portal discipline

Research, Strategy & Writing

• Conduct structured research into Authorities, local priorities, and evaluation drivers
• Develop win themes and response strategies aligned to scoring methodology
• Write clear, persuasive, evidence‑led responses that score well and read well
• Translate operational input (mobilisation, KPIs, ESG, policies, case studies) into compelling narratives

AI‑Enabled Bid Support

• Use AI tools to support drafting, summarisation, editing, and optimisation
• Apply strict human review, fact‑checking, tone control, and confidentiality safeguards
• Maintain and improve bid libraries, templates, and prompt frameworks

Client Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver client presentations (virtual and in‑person), including bid presentations and clarification meetings
• Maintain CRM records and produce quarterly reporting on bid activity, outcomes, and lessons learned

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering public sector tenders end‑to‑end
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement, compliance, and quality scoring
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a benefit‑led, evaluator‑focused style
• Confident presenter able to engage clients and senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently
• Strong stakeholder management skills — able to extract, challenge, and shape input
• Advanced MS Office skills; confident using portals, collaboration tools, and CRM
• Desirable: training or certification in AI prompting / prompt engineering

Qualifications & Requirements

• Public sector bid writing experience is essential
• Experience working to structured bid governance models
• Comfortable operating in an office‑based environment
• Background in regulated or outsourced services advantageous