Bid Writer

Palmer McCarthy Vacancy: Bid Writer (Ref 2746 A) – Home Based / London Office Security Services | Hybrid (4 days home-based, 1 day London office) | Salary: Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits Palmer McCarthy have been retained to recruit on behalf of a market-leading security services provider for a talented Bid Writer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative bid team, producing high-quality bids, proposals, and tender submissions for public and private sector clients across the UK. Reporting to very experienced Head of Bids, About the Role As a Bid Writer, you will: * Write persuasive, compliant bid responses, proposals, and tenders that clearly reflect client requirements * Shape win themes and messaging, ensuring consistency across all bid submissions * Manage tender portal requests, maintain the central information repository, and organise bid calendars * Enhance submissions with bid design, visual layouts, charts, and infographics * Work closely with operational, commercial, and subject matter experts to translate complex solutions into clear, client-focused proposals About You You are a skilled Bid Writer who: * Has proven experience creating bids, proposals, and tenders * Understands public/private sector procurement and compliance requirements * Is proactive, highly organised, and thrives on managing multiple bid deadlines * Has excellent written English and attention to detail * Experience in bid design and visual presentation tools (InDesign, Canva, PowerPoint, advanced Word) is advantageous * Previous security services experience is desirable Why This Role * Competitive salary up to £55,000 + excellent benefits * Hybrid working – 4 days from home, 1 day per week in a London-area office * Supportive, collaborative culture within a market-leading brand * Opportunity to play a key role in shaping bid quality and success * Exposure to high-value, strategic bids and proposals across the UK * Support with APMP If you are an ambitious Bid Writer looking to make a real impact on bids, proposals, and tenders, apply today with Palmer McCarthy and take your career to the next level