Strategic Bid Writer for Winning Proposals (UK)

Leidos; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Flexible Working Scheme

Job summary

Leidos is expanding its UK Growth team and seeks motivated Bid Writers to join our bid management function. You will craft clear, compliant responses, translate technical content into persuasive material, and collaborate with SMEs, bid managers and solution architects to differentiate our offer.

You will own assigned content workstreams, manage requirements and ensure alignment with bid strategy, while guiding content through review and final editorial stages. This role offers travel as required.

Qualifications

• Draft and craft bid content across the lifecycle.
• Translate complex information into concise, persuasive responses.
• Ensure compliance, accuracy and evidence across documents.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned responses and content workstreams from requirement analysis to final editorial assurance.
• Analyse procurement documents and evaluation criteria to structure responses.
• Facilitate SME interviews and workshops to establish approach and differentiators.
• Draft PQQ and tender responses, ensuring clarity and logical messaging.
• Research and tailor case studies and credentials using approved information.
• Support reviews to prioritize feedback and ensure compliance with limits.

Skills

Bid writing

Editorial skills

Stakeholder management

APMP membership (desirable)

Education

Writing-related qualification

Job description

Leidos is expanding its UK Growth team and seeks motivated Bid Writers to join our bid management function. You will craft clear, compliant responses, translate technical content into persuasive material, and collaborate with SMEs, bid managers and solution architects to differentiate our offer.

You will own assigned content workstreams, manage requirements and ensure alignment with bid strategy, while guiding content through review and final editorial stages. This role offers travel as required.