Dukes bailiffs limited

Bid Writer

16/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£30000 / year

Job Description

Introduction

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)

Key Role Responsibilities

  • 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.

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.

Values

Our Family CREST values are what we live by:

  • Family
  • Conscience
  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Service
  • Trust

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary up to £30,000 per annum with eligibility for annual company performance based bonus
  • Grade 2B – Specialist
  • 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Free flu jabs
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Bid Writing: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 30/01/2025

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Job Description

About The Role

As a Bid Writer you will develop compelling written and visual content that wins us new business through commercial proposals, formal tender processes, and negotiations. You will develop proposal structures, lead storyboard sessions with bid team members, and draft written responses and visual content that conveys our strengths in the most persuasive way possible, gaining maximum quality scores where formal assessment criteria exist.

You will deliver completed written and visual content to the Bid Manager against agreed timelines, escalating and managing issues as required. Working with multiple functions and business units, you will manage numerous priorities and deadlines, whilst ensuring the content library is updated for re-use.


What you’ll be doing:

Content Development

  • Establishing effective response structures that consider the client’s requirements, as well as provision of evidence and added value
  • Produce response drafts and develop technical content
  • Working with the Bid Manager and/or client relationship owners to develop key selling points/win themes
  • Structure compelling narratives based on technical information, raw information and data
Coordination and Collaboration
  • Ensure understanding of the client, bid requirements and specification, and support with the streamlining of this information for key bid stakeholders
  • Leading and facilitating storyboarding sessions with SMEs
  • Work closely with relevant stakeholders to gather technical input and insights into the bid process
  • Support SMEs with the management of responses and ensure deadlines are met
Bid Quality Assurance
  • Ensuring our consistent tone of voice and writing style is applied to all responses
  • Ensuring all documents produced are visually consistent and professional
  • Comprehensive reviewing and editing of responses to ensure accuracy, clarity and identify any areas for improvement
  • Involvement in post-submission reviews to identify areas for improvement on future proposals
What we need from you:
  • Considerable experience as writer or content producer in a commercial setting
  • Delegation skills
  • Proven track record of coaching sales teams and subject matter experts in writing best practice
  • Experience of working with subject matter experts to understand topics in detail
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely for readers who are busy or distracted
  • Strong written English language skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Extensive experience of producing visual collateral that conveys quality and professionalism, as well as clearly articulating the desired message in a way that is compelling and technically accurate
  • Ability to take complex technical processes and explaining them simply and clearly with words and diagrams
  • Able to engage confidently with internal stakeholders and clients
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at a senior level
  • Exceptional time management / prioritisation skills
  • Advanced MS Word skills and proficient in MS Office
  • Prepared to work the hours necessary to meet pre-agreed proposal deadlines
  • Able to travel when required
What we offer:
  • 25 days holiday
  • Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to employee assistance programmes
  • Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Discounts with national retailers
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Mobile Phone Discounts
At Morrison Data Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment to develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
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About The Company

Morrison Data Services is proud to be the UK’s leading metering services business – and we’re still growing, with some exciting times ahead! As an award-winning business, we pride ourselves on our diligence, customer service and expertise. We’re constantly evolving our services, introducing innovative solutions, and using our core capabilities to be at the forefront of the changing needs of the market and our clients.

Morrison Data Services is part of M Group Services, a trusted employer of over 11,000 skilled specialists, delivering a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland.

M Group Services operates in an exciting industry that regularly presents opportunities for growth. In our commitment to the environment and society through our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) work, we are recognised as ‘Industry Top Rated’, and as a forces-friendly employer, we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant.

We work hard to build and maintain an inclusive environment where our people feel included and valued.

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Salary: £55,000 per annum

This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking community equipment services provider, who’ll support you to be the best you can be in your chosen field!

Join us as our new Bid Writerat Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd and let us empower you to truly make a difference.

Our continued employee development programmes, internal training and exceptional leadership will give you the ability to continuously develop yourself professionally whilst providing person-centred support.

You’ll be supported by an excellent team of professional and ever developing co-workers who all identify and align with Medequip’s values.

Who are Medequip?

Medequip is the leading provider of medical equipment services to local authorities and the NHS across the UK, delivering a wide range of equipment and support to people in their own homes, keeping people independent for longer.

About the role

As the Bid Writer for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will work as part of the business development team, you will be accountable for solution architecting and writing compelling, differentiating, and successful bids.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Identifying bid winning strategies and themes.
  • Developing best in class and compelling bid submissions.
  • Finalising bids with meticulous proofing
  • Preparing and delivering successful bid presentations

About you

Above all, you will identify and align with our company values:

  • We keep our promises.
  • We empower people to be accountable for their actions and performance.
  • We help people with empathy, courtesy, dignity and kindness.
  • We show respect and are trusted by our colleagues, suppliers and customers.
  • We believe in teamwork and are passionate about our work.
  • We encourage innovation and the development of technology.
  • We embrace change and seek to achieve excellence.
  • We deliver cost effective, efficient and safe healthcare solutions.

Qualifications and experience required.

  • At least five years solution architecting and bid writing experience; highly analytical and detailed.
  • Business to Government (Central or Local) experience is pre-requisite. It is not necessary to have a healthcare services background.
  • Self-motivated with aspirations to develop his/her career.
  • A winning track record and mentality; a drive for continuous improvement of bid process, content, and output.
  • Inquisitive and highly creative; have a passion for convincing/compelling stories.
  • Exceptional project management and interpersonal/written communication skills.
  • High level of MS Office expertise and ideally MS Project and Visio experience.
  • Preferably a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.

What we offer

  • 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Company Bonus
  • Continued professional development, training and learning support and opportunities for career progression.
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free eye test, provided by Specsavers
  • 15% Manage At Home discount
  • Care First employee assistance program including free counselling.
  • Access to Perkbox discount platform
  • Free DBS check

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are also happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know.

We take our data privacy seriously and commit to processing your data in line with GDPR guidelines. Medequip’s Privacy Notice sets out the basis on which the personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed in connection with our recruitment processes.

This role may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without satisfactory right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 265149INDX

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About Us: McGregor Projects LTD is a leading project management and construction firm renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable projects. With a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and dedicated Bid Manager to join our dynamic team.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end bid process, from initial enquiry to final submission.
  • Develop and implement bid strategies to secure new business opportunities.
  • Coordinate and manage input from various stakeholders, including technical, financial, and legal teams.
  • Ensure all bids are compliant with client requirements and industry standards.
  • Write, edit, and review compelling bid content, tailoring it to specific client needs.
  • Maintain and update a bid library of standard materials and templates.
  • Conduct post-bid evaluations and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
  • Track and report on bid status, success rates, and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in bid management, preferably within the construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and construction processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why McGregor Projects LTD?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Involvement in exciting and diverse projects.

Job Type: Full-time

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