Bid Writer

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

Job summary

A growing security services organization in London seeks a capable Bid Writer to manage public sector tenders from opportunity review to submission. This role demands proficiency in writing persuasive, evidence-led responses, effective client engagement, and the use of AI tools to enhance bid processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public sector procurement and possess excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills. The position emphasizes autonomy and offers a chance to drive visible impact on business growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently lead assigned public sector bids from start to submission.
• Conduct structured research into Authorities, local priorities, and evaluation drivers.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, including bid presentations.

Skills

Public sector bid writing experience

Strong understanding of public sector procurement

Excellent writing and editing skills

Confident presentation skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Tools

AI tools

CRM systems

Collaboration tools

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