Bid Writer

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