Bid Writer - Defence & High-Assurance Programmes

AIC is seeking a high-calibre Bid Writer to lead the development of winning proposals across defence, security, and enterprise programmes. You will shape commercially robust, legally aligned bids that reflect structured delivery models and strong governance.

Position Overview

Bid Writer - Defence & High-Assurance Programmes

Type

Full Time

Salary

POA + Bonus Incentives on Award

Location

UK (Remote / Hybrid with occasional travel as required)

Deadline

Monday 1 June 2026 at 00:00

Role Overview
You will be responsible for producing compelling, compliant, and strategically aligned bids that support AIC’s growth across government and private sector contracts. This role requires a deep understanding of structured delivery environments, including Framework Agreements, Statements of Work, and subcontracting models.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end bid development for defence, security, and enterprise opportunities

  • Translate technical, legal, and commercial inputs into clear, persuasive proposals

  • Align bids with structured contractual models (Framework Agreements, SoWs, subcontract flow-down)

  • Work closely with technical architects, legal, and commercial teams to ensure accuracy and compliance

  • Develop pricing narratives aligned to milestone-based delivery and risk-controlled commercial models

  • Own bid governance, ensuring submissions meet deadlines, quality standards, and client expectations

  • Maintain and improve reusable bid content, templates, and knowledge base

  • Support capture planning and opportunity qualification

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Bid Writer in defence, government, or regulated sectors

  • Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement (e.g. MOD, CCS frameworks)

  • Ability to interpret and respond to complex ITTs, RFPs, and RFQs

  • Experience working with structured delivery models (SoW-based delivery, subcontracting, governance frameworks)

  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts

  • Strong commercial awareness (pricing models, risk, liability positioning)

  • Ability to operate in high-assurance, security-conscious environments

Desirable

  • Experience in cyber, secure systems, or classified environments

  • Familiarity with legal/commercial constructs (IP, liability, governance models)

  • Background in technical architecture or programme delivery

What You’ll Be Working On

  • High-assurance platforms and secure delivery systems

  • Defence-aligned contractual ecosystems and structured delivery frameworks

  • Scalable, repeatable bid and delivery models aligned to enterprise-grade operations

Why AIC

  • Work on mission-critical, high-impact programmes

  • Operate in a structured, commercially mature environment

  • Influence how complex delivery systems are designed, sold, and executed

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