Bid Writer Due to new business growth, we are currently looking for a Bid Writer to assist in continuing to expand our industry leading bid writing team. This team are key in securing new, sustainable, and profitable work in the public sector. Reporting to the Head of Tenders, you will have real and rare opportunity to join a highly ambitious, expanding private equity backed business with significant career value. Main Duties include: Writing compelling responses to bid questions in line with customer specifications to support the wider bid function Fact finding with stakeholders across the business Research on customer profiles Uploading and dispatching ITTs and bids to portals Keeping a broad commercial awareness and business intelligence, and alerting the sales team to any potential opportunities Undertaking additional projects and activities to support Bid Management and Business Development as required Essential experience and skills required: 1 years bid writing experience for public sector tenders A close attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to succeed under pressure to meet tender deadlines Proficiency in the MS Office suite Self-motivated to ensure every tender you work on is of the highest possible standard Desirable knowledge and skills: Degree educated Knowledge of the language service industry Experience writing private sector bids Why DA Languages Friendly, professional office with excellent career progression opportunities in a fast growing business DA Languages are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging Benefits/ perks: Flexible working post-training (4 days a week in office, 1 day at home) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases with your service Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Employee referral scheme and bonuses Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily Part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform Exclusive access to Westfield Health – access to different healthcare benefits and services, giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments. Also included - 24hr DoctorLine service, Gym Discounts, offers on a wide range of goods and services from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations. Internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and end of year awards Employee Assistance Program providing up to 4 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and Summer parties, in office events and competitions. About Dals: Everyone Understood At Dals, we enable people and organisations to tackle the critical language challenges they face every day. Our first-class interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including BSL and other non-spoken languages. We connect clients and their service users with crucial expertise, whenever and wherever they need it. Because the world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood. Our People are our future. We take care of them. Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, we continuously work to ensure Dals is having a positive impact on the world. Disability Confident Commited employer Armed Forces Covenant pledger Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee Mindful Employer Able Futures Member Accredited Real Living Wage Employer Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member If you believe you possess the qualities outlined above and can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply today! Applicants must be UK residents and by the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you are required to undertake a basic DBS check for this role. Dals is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination, whether direct or indirect. We actively work with our staff and clients to ensure equal treatment for all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.