Bid Writer

Dukes Bailiffs Limited; Stafford; Híbrido; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work after probation

Free onsite parking

Induction training

Company pension

Sick pay

Mental health support

Leave 25 days

Social events

Casual dress

Resumo da oferta

Dukes Bailiffs Limited is seeking a Bid Writer to create written proposals and presentations for public sector tenders, contributing to new client acquisition. The role focuses on timely, high-quality responses and developing compelling bid content.

You will prepare method statements, tailor responses to local authorities, maintain the bid library, and collaborate with the Senior Bid Writer and Bid Manager to meet deadlines. Hybrid work pattern applies.

Qualificações

• You will be educated to degree level or have at least 2 years in a Bid Writing / Copywriting / Sales experience
• You have excellent written English language skills and experience of writing effective, concise content and editing content to ensure accuracy, consistency and readability
• You have demonstrable experience in producing high-quality sales and strategy-driven proposal documentation
• You will be IT literate with strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the preparation of bids in accordance with set timescales, to ensure Dukes have the best possible chance of success
• Attend all planning and kick off meetings; being a key contributor, having undertaken market research and client research ahead of the meeting
• Request and collate all data from relevant parties
• Formulate answers and write method statements specific to each individual bid, tailoring to the local authority, ensuring win themes are articulated in such a way to meet/exceed client requirements to create high-quality sales and strategy-driven proposal documents
• Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant
• Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Senior Bid Writer or Bid Manager, against agreed deadlines, escalating issues as required
• Maintain, review, update and improve all aspects of Dukes’ bid library
• Assist in reviewing post-decision information and improving the tender library answers to assist with future bids
• Maintain excellent internal business relationships
• Formulate and collate presentation material, including handouts, to assist with bids and sales opportunities
• On an ad-hoc basis, use knowledge of the business to assist in the production of summary documents, newsletters, and other marketing material, when required.

Conhecimentos

Resilience

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Formação académica

Degree level education or 2+ years bid writing experience

Ferramentas

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

At Dukes, we’re proud to be recognised for our culture, fairness and commitment to doing the right thing for our people and for the communities we serve.

Dukes is externally certified as a Great Place to Work®, based entirely on feedback from our team. Dukes is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fairness, accessibility and equal opportunities.

About the role

The Bid Writer is responsible for creating written proposals and presentations on behalf of Dukes Bailiffs Limited. As a critical contributor to the acquisition of new clients in the public sector, you will be responsible for achieving the following KPIs:

Writing 100% of proposals on time, adhering to internal and external deadlines

Contributing to department KPI success targets (this target changes annually to reflect tenders available)

Job summary

Assist in the preparation of bids in accordance with set timescales, to ensure Dukes have the best possible chance of success

Attend all planning and kick off meetings; being a key contributor, having undertaken market research and client research ahead of the meeting

Request and collate all data from relevant parties

Formulate answers and write method statements specific to each individual bid, tailoring to the local authority, ensuring win themes are articulated in such a way to meet/exceed client requirements to create high-quality sales and strategy-driven proposal documents

Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant

Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Senior Bid Writer or Bid Manager, against agreed deadlines, escalating issues as required

Maintain, review, update and improve all aspects of Dukes’ bid library

Assist in reviewing post-decision information and improving the tender library answers to assist with future bids

Maintain excellent internal business relationships

Formulate and collate presentation material, including handouts, to assist with bids and sales opportunities

On an ad-hoc basis, use knowledge of the business to assist in the production of summary documents, newsletters, and other marketing material, when required.

From time to time, you may be required to work outside of your usual hours to meet timelines and demand. A flexible approach to work is required as part of this role

Experience

You will be educated to degree level or have at least 2 years in a Bid Writing / Copywriting / Sales experience

You have excellent written English language skills and experience of writing effective, concise content and editing content to ensure accuracy, consistency and readability

You have demonstrable experience in producing high-quality sales and strategy-driven proposal documentation

You will be IT literate with strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

Skills/attributes

Resilience - you can respond proactively to constructive feedback with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to interpret specifications and requirements. You have a willingness to learn

Excellent communication - you have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to quickly get to the point both in presentations and in bid documentation. You will be confident requesting colleagues for information within prescribed timescales

Organisation - you can follow a process, handle multiple and changing timescales and stay on top of a varied and rapidly changing workload without dropping the ball. You are flexible and highly self-motivated as well as being able to work as part of a collaborative team

Time management - you have excellent time management/prioritisation skills. You know how to work to deadlines and keep on top of changing priorities.

Attention to detail – you can consistently produce a high-quality output whilst working to strict deadlines and managing multiple projects

Salary & Benefits

Grade: 2B – Specialist

Salary up to £30,000 per annum with eligibility for annual company performance based bonus

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 from home after probation)

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Dedicated 2-week induction training programme

Flexible shifts to support work-life balance

Mandatory office shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Mental Health Champions and wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Social events and casual dress days

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