Job Role: Senior Bid Writer

The Senior 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 

  • Reviewing Bid Writer questions ensuring correct content and tone of voice 

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


About the role

As a Senior Bid Writer, you'll lead the charge in crafting persuasive proposals and presentations that captivate and secure new contracts. Your expertise will be instrumental in influencing our growth trajectory and establishing us as a leader in the industry.

Your responsibilities go beyond writing; you'll be instrumental in steering our bid strategy, ensuring proposals meet not just deadlines but exceed expectations. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you'll set and surpass departmental KPIs, playing a pivotal role in our continual success.

Job Summary:

As a critical contributor to the acquisition of new clients in the public sector, you will be responsible for achieving the following KPIs:

  • Assist with 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  

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

  • Request and collate all data from relevant parties  

  • Provide regular updates on tender progress and quality standards to the Bid Manager, collating both your own updates and that of the Bid Writers 

  • Review completed questions and documents to ensure submissions cover all necessary elements as requested by the client, and as outlined in their scoring mechanism 

  • Mentor Bid Writers, helping to assist with their development as strong writers, providing advice on flow, language and grammar where required 

  • Consolidate questions and/or documents developed by others team members into the required tender format. 

  • Review the work of Bid Writers and hold them to account on their timescales, where appropriate 

  • Maintain, make available and backup master document sets 

  • Review, update and improve all aspects of Dukes’ bid library 

  • Work closely with the Bid Manager in reviewing post-decision information and improving the bid library answers to assist with future bids 

  • 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, award submissions and other marketing material 

  • Where required, providing support or cover for the Bid Manager during periods of absence, in order to ensure portal management is maintained, including submitting bids and proposals on time. 

     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 3 years in a Bid Writing / Sales / Copy Writing role with proven ability in delivering winning, high value product or services opportunities. 

  • You have experience of writing effective, concise content and editing content to ensure accuracy, consistency and readability. 

  • You have demonstrable experience in producing high quality written 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. You are flexible and highly self-motivated as well as being able to work as part of a collaborative team. 

  • 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 high attention to detail and 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 flourish in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.  

  • Critical thinking - you have an innovative mindset and can quickly identify and overcome blockers and objections, creatively linking a prospect’s needs to Dukes’ solution. 

  • Attention to detail – you have forensic attention to detail and meticulous proof reading skills

Benefits:

  • Grade 3B 

  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum, plus car allowance of £4,000 per annum & 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 

 

Role: Senior Bid Writer

Contract: Full-time Employed contract, 40-hour week

Location: Remote/hybrid

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Department: Sales

Division: Sales

About us

Dukes Bailiffs Limited was established in 1993. We provide the following recovery services to local authorities and the private sector nationally: arrest warrant execution, enforcement of local taxation arrears and parking fines, commercial rent arrears recovery, forfeiture of commercial leases, commercial debt recovery and trespasser removal.


Why pursue a Career at Dukes?

As a privately-owned family-run business, we've built a unique culture that thrives on inclusion and openness. When you join us, you're not just an employee – you become a valued member of our extended family.

Here, your voice matters. We encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas, providing the motivation and support you need to achieve your personal and financial aspirations. While you'll enjoy the autonomy of independent work, you'll also be an integral part of our ever-growing team, eagerly awaiting your arrival.

We make substantial investments in our 'family,' offering a variety of engaging initiatives for employee development, both personally and professionally. Our structured programmes pave the way for career progression, ensuring you reach new heights with us.

At the core of everything we do are our values: Pursuit of Excellence, Family, Respect, Service, Trust, and Conscience. These values guide our relationships with stakeholders and serve as benchmarks for measuring and rewarding your outstanding performance.

Step into a career that's not just a job – it's an enriching journey with a supportive family that believes in your success.