Bid Writer

Prevail; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join its Commercial Development team in London. You will lead the preparation of bid responses and manage multiple concurrent processes to secure contracts in the defence and intelligence sector. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in writing winning bids, strong written communication skills, and a solid understanding of government procurement processes. The role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

Access to onsite gym facilities

Enhanced leave policies

Private healthcare after two years

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in writing winning bids.
• Exceptional written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of bid responses including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to obtain compelling content.
• Manage multiple concurrent bid processes to meet deadlines.

Skills

Written communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Pressure management

Education

Degree-level education in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Prevail Partners is expanding and is seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join the Commercial Development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping how we present our expertise and in securing contracts that advance our mission. You will combine clear and compelling communication of our capabilities with the ability to navigate complex procurement processes with precision and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of bid responses, including RFIs, PQQs, ITTs, RFPs, and RFQs. Develop proposals that are both fully compliant and persuasive, highlighting Prevail Partners as the trusted choice for complex intelligence and security requirements.
• Maintain and enhance the bid content library, ensuring that all case studies, capability statements, and value propositions accurately reflect our unique position within the defence and intelligence sector.
• Collaborate closely with the Bid Manager, Senior Commercial Development Lead, and subject matter experts from across the business, including operational teams and technical specialists, to obtain accurate, relevant, and compelling content.
• Manage multiple concurrent bid processes to ensure all deliverables are met within agreed timelines and to the highest standard.
• Conduct thorough reviews of submissions to confirm compliance with all requirements and formatting standards.
• Analyse tender documentation to identify risks, requirements, and opportunities, ensuring these are addressed in bid strategies.
• Participate in post-bid reviews to evaluate performance and implement lessons learned for future improvement.
• Monitor developments in the defence, security, and intelligence procurement environment, including budget cycles, framework updates, and market trends, to inform bid planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of demonstrable success in writing winning bids, ideally within high-value government or commercial environments.
• Experience in defence, security, risk management, or intelligence sectors is highly advantageous. A detailed understanding of the differences between procurement for the Ministry of Defence, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other government bodies is desirable.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to convey complex subjects in a clear and persuasive manner, adapting style for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, managing multiple deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from operational field personnel to senior technical experts, to extract and translate key information into winning proposals.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, including framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently on time-critical tasks.
• Degree-level education preferred in English, Communications, Business, International Relations, Security Studies, or a related field.
• APMP certification or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable but not essential where a track record of proven success can be demonstrated.

Prevail Partners delivers high quality intelligence, research and consultancy services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations. These services are delivered predominantly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We pride ourselves on selecting interesting projects which we believe can genuinely make a difference. You will be joining the company at a time of continued growth, and will be required to support a wide variety of these projects across the whole company.

What we offer here at Prevail:

Competitive salary, salary sacrifice pension, access to onsite gym facilities, enhanced leave polices, and private healthcare after two years at Prevail.