Senior Bid Writer - Security Services

Palmer McCarthy Vacancy:
Bid Writer (

A) – Home Based / London Office
Security Services | Hybrid (4 days home-based, 1 day London office) | Salary:
Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Palmer McCarthy are recruiting 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.

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 £60,000 + 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.

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