Job Role: Bid Writer

We're seeking a wordsmith extraordinaire with a knack for content creation, impeccable organizational skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. If you're passionate about delivering top-notch written content, orchestrating success, and thriving in a fast-paced environment, this is your stage to shine!

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 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 in order to meet timelines and demand. A flexible approach to work is required as part of this role. .

Key skills & experience

Experience

• You will be educated to degree level or have at least 2 years in a Bid Writing / Copy Writing / 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 demonstratable 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 are able to 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 have a 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 are able to consistently produce a high-quality output whilst working to strict deadlines and managing multiple projects. 
  

Benefits

• Grade 2B – Specialist  

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

• Other Dukes benefits as standard: 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. 

• Mandatory office shut-down between Christmas and New Year to switch off and enjoy the festive season. 

• Company Pension Scheme 

• Social events throughout the year 

• Company Sick Pay Scheme 

• Workplace Mental Health initiative