Bid Specialist - London - EC2A 2AW

Are you a talented bid professional with a passion for winning new business and creating compelling, high-quality proposals? We’re looking for an experienced Bid Specialist to join our Commercial team and play a key role in developing winning bids that showcase the strength, expertise and value Ward Security delivers to its clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, enjoys working collaboratively and has a real eye for detail.

Location: Hybrid – one day in our Central London office

Pay Rate: salary depending on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday 40 hours per week

What you can expect: We offer a range of benefits to each member of our team. From day one, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support and expert advice for personal, professional and wellbeing matters.
• ReWard Benefits Platform – Access discounts and offers from hundreds of retailers, cinemas, gyms and more, alongside recognition and wellbeing support.
• Life Assurance – Financial reassurance and support for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
• Training & Career Development – Access to apprenticeships, eLearning and in house skills-based training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Helping you save on the cost of a new bike and equipment through salary sacrifice.
• Pension – A workplace pension to help you plan for your future.
• Wellbeing Support – Access to our Mental Health Team, wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme.

What You’ll Be Doing: As a Bid Specialist, you’ll take ownership of bids from initial qualification through to final submission, ensuring every proposal is compelling, accurate, commercially focused and delivered on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple bids and proposals simultaneously, prioritising deadlines and competing requirements.
• Coordinating the bid process from qualification through to submission.
• Producing clear, engaging and persuasive bid content tailored to client requirements.
• Writing, editing and proofreading high-quality proposals, ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather information and develop strong responses.
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying key requirements, opportunities and risks.
• Ensuring all submissions meet client requirements, deadlines and quality standards.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of Ward’s bid processes, templates and best practice.
• Creating professional and engaging presentations and supporting materials.

What We’re Looking For: We’re looking for someone who can combine excellent writing skills with strong organisation and commercial awareness.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience managing bids from qualification through to submission.
• Excellent bid writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce polished, professional documents.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.

Desirable experience:

• Experience within the security, facilities management, property management sectors.
• Experience using PowerPoint, Visio and/or InDesign.
• Experience developing presentations, diagrams, graphics or other visual content to support bids.

What happens next? Our Talent Team carefully reviews every application and is here to support you throughout your recruitment journey. We’ll keep you informed at every stage and, whatever the outcome, we’ll always get back to you.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re ready to build your career with a company that values its people, apply today and take the next step with us.

Who We Are: Ward Security provides security services solutions to a range of UK businesses. Security services include: CCTV security systems, property management, guard dog security, key holding services, security guard patrol services, response alarm systems and more. With over 1500+ of our amazing people operating nationally. We seek the best talent to uphold our vision “We look after our people; our people look after our clients. We aim to retain and attract the very best of both”.

Why Work For Us? Apart from joining our friendly team we offer Uniform, SIA Licensing savings scheme, Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme, Pension and Life Assurance benefits. We strongly believe in growing our own talent, and we provide opportunities through our in-house Training Academy, our Leadership Development Programme, online eLearning and development programmes for a career path. To support the wellbeing of our people we have an in-house Mental Health Team, Wellbeing Platform, an inclusive culture recognised in our Diversity Champion & International Inclusion Awards. We uphold our wellbeing as a MIND Workplace Wellbeing Silver Award holder. We offer Reward membership to all employees, which includes retail discounts, cinema tickets, gym membership, 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme, and many other fantastic benefits.

At Ward Security, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every individual is valued. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create an environment that promotes fairness, respect, and collaboration. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals based on their qualifications, skills, and abilities. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our team members, recognising that diversity enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.