Bid Writer

DFP Services Ltd; North East; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent role

Training provided

Company pension scheme

Job summary

DFP Services Ltd is seeking a Bid Writer to join the growing Bid Team. Based remotely in Durham, you will source, collate and write tender submissions across multiple disciplines while liaising with internal stakeholders to gather evidence and ensure compelling, high-quality bids.

You will manage end-to-end submissions in a deadline-driven environment, crafting engaging case studies and method statements to highlight benefits for clients while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a bid writing role.
• Able to work under deadlines and manage multiple submissions.
• Excellent written communication and grammar.
• Strong workload organisation and time-management skills.
• Proficient with standard IT tools and software used in bid writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality tender submissions and proposals.
• Write clear method statements highlighting benefits for clients.
• Gather information from internal stakeholders and evidence sources.
• Meet the Bid Plan requirements and timelines.
• Proofread documentation before review by Bid Manager.
• Coordinate communications between client and company across tender portals.
• Create company documentation including brochures and proposals.

Skills

Bid writing

Deadline driven

Written communication

Time management

IT literate

Education

APMP Qualification

Degree in English or Journalism

Job description

Bid Writer

Department: Operations - Field Based

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Durham - Remote

Compensation: £30,000 / year

Description

DFP Services are looking for a Bid Writer to join our exciting and enthusiastic Bid Team. Joining the Vadella Group, DFP Services are looking to expand the existing Bid Team to support with the submission of bids across the entire group, covering a wide range of Compliance Services including Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Air, Water, Hazardous Materials, Health and Safety Consultancy, and Height Safety. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be required to source, collate, and write high-quality tenders and proposals for the company across a range of disciplines. Adding creative flair and expertise, you’ll be able to professionally tailor tender submissions to align our service offering with our customers’ requirements.

Our ethos, communication is key, will be a vital aspect of the role and you’ll be expected to liaise with internal key personnel across our Operating Companies (OpCos) to gather relevant evidence.

You will be required to take ownership of each submission from start to finish in a deadline driven environment. High scoring tender submissions will be expected to include clear and tangible benefits for our customers alongside company policies and procedures. You will need the ability to write engaging case studies and method statements.

Reporting to the Bid Manager and Commercial Manager, you’ll be expected to be able to critically analyse tender documentation, lead kick-off meetings to present a storyboard and identify key evidence required for a compelling winning tender submission.

For submissions where a presentation is required, you’ll be confident in preparing and presenting to prospective customers.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Bid Manager and Commercial Manager


• Developing high quality tender submissions and proposals


• Writing clear, focused method statements highlighting benefits


• Communicating with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and evidence


• Meeting the requirements of the Bid Plan


• Proofreading documentation before sending to the Bid Manager for review


• Managing communication between the client and company throughout the bid process on a range of tender portals


• Developing other company documentation including company brochures and proposals


• Creating high quality graphics to support tender responses

Objectives

• Reporting to the Bid Manager and Commercial Manager


• Developing high quality tender submissions and proposals


• Writing clear, focused method statements highlighting benefits


• Communicating with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and evidence


• Meeting the requirements of the Bid Plan


• Proofreading documentation before sending to the Bid Manager for review


• Managing communication between the client and company throughout the bid process on a range of tender portals


• Developing other company documentation including company brochures and proposals


• Creating high quality graphics to support tender responses

What you\'ll bring

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in a bid writing role


• Capable of working in a deadline driven environment


• Excellent written communication skills and grammar


• Ability to organise workload with effective time management


• IT Literate

Desirable

• APMP Qualification


• Degree in an associated field such as English or Journalism

What\'s in it for you

Joining DFP Services means becoming part of an established, growing business that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary, you\'ll benefit from career development and an outstanding benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary


• Company pension scheme.


• Training provided.


• Full-time, permanent role.