About us
Dardan has a wealth of experience in delivering smart security solutions that go beyond safeguarding buildings, property, and staff. We combine technology, mobile services, physical guarding, and consultancy.
The Opportunity
Are you a talented Bid Writer or Bid Manager with persuasive writing skills and a keen eye for detail? Are you a creative problem solver eager to gain industry knowledge and help differentiate our company through winning bids?
Do you thrive in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment?
Dardan Security, the largest security solutions company in Cambridge, is seeking a Bid Manager to lead our bid management process. This senior role handles tenders from £100k to £5m annually.
You will craft compelling, customer-focused responses to tenders (ITTs), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), and related submissions. The role involves collaboration with the Board Director responsible for sales, internal departments, operational teams, and clients, utilizing traditional bid writing and AI-based content tools.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, with a modern office environment in Cambridge and a hybrid home-based working arrangement. You will manage each bid from client engagement to submission, creating solutions with internal teams and delivering top-quality tenders.
Key duties include:
* Writing and editing persuasive, well-structured bid responses aligned with evaluation criteria.
* Translating technical information into clear, benefits-led narratives.
* Using AI tools to refine and version content, including prompt crafting and editing.
* Coordinating input from subject matter experts across departments.
* Maintaining and enhancing a bid content library and knowledge base.
* Supporting quality assurance, formatting, and compliance checks.
* Managing tender portals for opportunities and submissions.
* Contributing to marketing materials such as case studies and award submissions.
Preferred candidate qualities:
* Experience in bid writing or similar roles, ideally in the FM market.
* Knowledge of tender portals like Proactis, CCS, etc.
* Strong writing and editorial skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
* Familiarity with AI content generation tools.
* Excellent organization and multitasking skills.
Rewards and benefits include:
* Salary between £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
* 40 hours per week, hybrid working (3 days in Head Office, 2 days home-based).
* 22 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
* Recognition rewards, healthcare cash plan, 24/7 wellbeing support, virtual GP, and referral bonuses.
About Dardan
Dardan is a people-focused, privately owned security company. We value our employees and invest in their development. We are an ACS Pacesetter and listed on Infologue’s “One to Watch”.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
We are committed to building a talented, ethical, and diverse workforce. We promote an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, respecting different ideas aligned with our shared values.
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