Bid Writer

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.

By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly skilled individual to play a key role within the Sales & Marketing function, responsible for creating high‑quality written proposals, PQQ responses, tender submissions, and supporting materials that clearly articulate Corps Security’s value proposition.

You will be working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 17:00. 

Please note: this is a hybird working position. 

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• 25 Days annual leave per annum
• Company sick pay scheme
• Access to Digital GP & Medicash Scheme *subject to conditions*
• Excellent Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service - 3x salary (subject to company pension enrolment, upon completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
• Proven experience in bid writing, proposal writing or similar content-driven roles
• Ability to interpret technical and operational information and convert it into clear, compelling narrative
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple competing deadlines
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
• Knowlege of security, facilities management or similar industries 
• IT Literacy including InDesign, Photoshop and MS Software Packages
• Negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• Receive direction from Senior Bid Manager on day-to-day tasks
• Write 'compelling' proposals for PQQ's, RFIs and Tenders across security service lines within agreed deadlines
• Produce and maintain case studies, solution narratives, and other supporting materials for a centralised bid library
• Ensure all written content is accurate, professional, persuasive, and compliant with client requirements
• Create, organise, and maintain a knowledge library to ensure tender materials are consistent, accessible, and continuously improved
• Work closely with the Senior Bid Manager, Sales & Marketing team, operational colleagues, and SMEs to gather accurate input for submissions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients and suppliers to develop strong, informed bid responses.
• Follow internal protocols to maintain compliance, structure, and consistency across submissions
• Track and monitor personal performance against agreed targets, ensuring continuous improvement
• To carry out any other relevant duties as may be required from time to time within purview of the post

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Under the current data protection legislation, we are required to notify you, as a candidate for employment with Corps Security, of certain information. Please go to our website www.corpssecurity.co.uk - ‘career’ section and familiarise yourself with the Privacy Notice (Recruitment). Please ensure you are happy with the content, before applying for one for our jobs.