Senior Bid Writer | High-Impact Proposals & Career Growth

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Pension matched 8%

Leave 25 days + buy/sell

EAP

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Bid Writer for their Swindon depot. The role focuses on producing high-quality PQQs and tender responses, supporting senior bid staff, and ensuring compliance with Work Winning processes.

You will manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate content with subject matter experts, and contribute to final submissions and document management. A strong background in bid writing and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing or similar work-winning environments.
• Experience in leading or managing a team.
• Excellent written communication and ability to translate technical information.
• Strong understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
• Meticulous editing, proofreading and document quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written responses for PQQs and tenders with high quality material.
• Support Head of Bid Management and Bid Managers in responses and related elements.
• Ensure compliance with Work Winning processes for submissions.
• Coordinate briefings, kick-offs and progress meetings.
• Edit and proofread documents to a consistently high standard.
• Facilitate storyboarding with subject matter experts and drive to completion.
• Create graphics to support submissions and diagrams as needed.
• Assist content development and ensure complete, accurate responses.
• Provide progress feedback to management teams.
• Contribute to final publication and timely client submission.
• Maintain Document Management System for future reviews.

Skills

Bid writing

Team management

Written communication

Tendering processes

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

MS Office

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

First Military Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Senior Bid Writer for their Swindon depot. The role focuses on producing high-quality PQQs and tender responses, supporting senior bid staff, and ensuring compliance with Work Winning processes.

You will manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, coordinate content with subject matter experts, and contribute to final submissions and document management. A strong background in bid writing and procurement is essential.