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Bid specialist

United Kingdom, Waterlooville · Job Posted December 26, 2025
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APMP-certified, SC-cleared bid specialist with over 26 years' experience supporting bid, marketing, business development and technical publications teams for companies including PwC, Babcock, IBM and Lockheed Martin. Brings nearly two decades of proven success as a proposal editor and writer, with a track record of securing 170+ winning bids worth £375m. A meticulous, detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and high standards. Delivers high-quality, error-free content to tight deadlines.

Requirements

  • APMP-certified
  • SC-cleared
  • Over 26 years' experience supporting bid, marketing, business development and technical publications teams
  • Proven success as a proposal editor and writer
  • Meticulous, detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and high standards
  • Delivers high-quality, error-free content to tight deadlines
  • Experienced in working in small and large bid teams, in highly regulated environments for complex £multi-million contracts, including global, joint venture and consortium bids
  • Writes and edits a variety of content, including case studies, marketing materials, press releases, award entries, reports, web pages, social media posts and internal / external communications

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