
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:
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Writing 100% of proposals on time, adhering to internal and external deadlines
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Reviewing Bid Writer questions ensuring correct content and tone of voice
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Contributing to department KPI success targets (this target changes annually to reflect tenders available)
Role: Senior Bid Writer
Contract: Full-time Employed contract, 40-hour week
Location: Remote/hybrid
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Department: Sales
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About the role
As a Senior Bid Writer, you'll craft 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.
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As a critical contributor to the acquisition of new clients in the public sector, you will be responsible for achieving the following KPIs:
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Assist with the preparation of bids in accordance with set timescales to ensure Dukes have the best possible chance of success
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Attend all planning and kick-off meetings; being a key contributor
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Formulate answers and write method statements tailoring to the local authority and specific bid, ensuring win themes are articulated in such a way as to meet and exceed client requirements, creating high-quality sales and strategy-driven proposal documents
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Request and collate all data from relevant parties
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Provide regular updates on tender progress and quality standards to the Bid Manager, collating both your own updates and those of the Bid Writers
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Review completed questions and documents to ensure submissions cover all necessary elements as requested by the client and as outlined in their scoring mechanism
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Mentor Bid Writers, helping to assist with their development as strong writers, providing advice on flow, language, and grammar where required
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Consolidate questions and/or documents developed by other team members into the required tender format
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Review the work of Bid Writers and hold them to account on their timescales, where appropriate
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Maintain, make available, and backup master document sets
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Review, update, and improve all aspects of Dukes’ bid library
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Work closely with the Bid Manager in reviewing post-decision information and improving the bid library answers to assist with future bids
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Formulate and collate presentation material, including handouts, to assist with bids and sales opportunities
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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
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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
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From time to time, you may be required to work outside of your usual hours to meet timelines and demands. A flexible approach to work is required as part of this role
Job summary
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Resilience - you can respond proactively to constructive feedback, work under pressure, and adapt to interpret specifications and requirements. You are willing to learn. You are flexible and highly self-motivated, and you can work as part of a collaborative team
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Excellent communication - you have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to quickly get to the point in presentations and bid documentation. You will pay close attention to detail and be confident requesting information from colleagues within prescribed timescales
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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
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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
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Attention to detail - you have forensic attention to detail and meticulous proofreading skills
Skills/attributes
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Grade 3B
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Salary up to £40,000 per annum, plus a car allowance of £4,000 per annum, and eligibility for an annual company performance-based bonus
Other Dukes benefits as standard:
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25-days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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Mandatory office shutdown between Christmas and New Year to switch off and enjoy the festive season
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Company Pension Scheme
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Social events throughout the year
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Company Sick Pay Scheme
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Workplace Mental Health initiative
Benefits
Contact our team today
Apply for a job as a Senior Bid Writer working with a company with an excellent reputation. Get in touch with the recruitment team at Stone based Dukes Bailiffs Ltd today by calling us on 01785 825501.