Location: Sible Hedingham, Halstead Essex

Reporting to: Sales Manager

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per year

SGC Security Services is seeking an experienced Security Bid Writer to join our Sales Team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and writing high-quality bid proposals, ensuring alignment with operational and commercial stakeholders. You will play a key role in developing compelling narratives, responding to customer clarification questions, and managing bid submissions effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination & Writing – Develop well-structured, persuasive responses for tenders and proposals, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams to gather necessary information and shape winning bids.
• Portal Management – Respond to customer queries within tender portals and monitor the team mailbox for bid-related communications.
• Contract & Proposal Management – Leverage knowledge of bid processes, contracts, and commercial requirements to produce high-quality submissions.
• Quality Assurance – Review and refine content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with client expectations.
• Time Management – Work effectively under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and balancing multiple priorities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in writing high-quality security bids with a successful track record of securing contracts.
• Exceptional writing, grammar, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in bid documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage with senior decision-makers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with bid portals.
• Resilient under pressure, able to manage competing deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package
Pension scheme
Career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing organisation
The opportunity to be part of a highly skilled and innovative team shaping the future of security services

Join us at SGC Security Services and contribute to delivering winning bids that make a real impact in the security industry.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today!

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