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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.
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
- Minimum of 2 years' demonstrable experience in a bid writing role
- Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent written communication skills and grammar
- Ability to organise your workload with effective time management
- IT literate
Desirable
- APMP Foundation qualification
- Degree in a related field such as English or Journalism
Not APMP qualified yet? We'd still love to hear from you – we welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified bid writers, and we'll fund your APMP after successful completion of your probation.
What's in it for you
Joining DFP Services means becoming part of an established, growing business that genuinely invests in its people. We’ll back your development with a fully funded professional qualification and a clear route to a higher salary, along with the support of the wider Vadella Group.
Benefits include:
- Already APMP qualified? You’ll start on £40,000
- Not yet qualified? We’ll fund your APMP after probation, with your salary rising to £40,000 when you pass
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Full-time, permanent role
