Denma Cleaning Services Ltd is looking for a Tender Writer to join our team at our Eastbourne office on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.
We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, confident using computers and has excellent attention to detail.
The role will involve finding suitable tender opportunities, reviewing tender documents and putting together clear, accurate and professional submissions on behalf of Denma.
Previous tender writing experience would be a big advantage, but we are also happy to consider someone with strong written, administrative and computer skills who has the ability to learn quickly.
What you will be doing
- Searching for suitable tender opportunities
- Reviewing tender documents and understanding exactly what the client is asking for
- Writing and completing tender responses
- Completing PQQs, questionnaires and other tender documentation
- Working with our management and operational teams to gather the information needed for submissions
- Making sure all questions and requirements have been fully answered
- Proofreading and checking submissions for spelling, grammar, accuracy and consistency
- Preparing and organising supporting documents
- Uploading and submitting tenders through online procurement portals
- Keeping track of tender deadlines and making sure nothing is missed
- Maintaining records of tenders submitted and their outcomes
- Helping us build and improve our library of tender responses and supporting information
What we are looking for
You will need to have:
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent written English, spelling and grammar
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- Confidence working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to work to strict deadlines
- The ability to manage your own workload
- Confidence communicating with different members of the team and chasing information when needed
- The ability to read detailed documents and pick out important information and requirements
Previous experience in tender writing, bid writing or procurement submissions would be desirable but is not essential.
Experience within commercial cleaning, facilities management or a similar industry would also be useful but is not required.
Salary & Bonus
The salary for this position is £30,000 per annum, pro rata for the 6-month contract.
In addition to the basic salary, we are offering 2% commission on the profit from contracts successfully won through tenders completed by you.
Hours & Location
Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
30-minute lunch break
This is an office-based position at our Eastbourne office, so applicants must live locally or be able to travel to Eastbourne on a daily basis.
The position is initially for 6 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent depending on the needs of the business.
If you have excellent attention to detail, enjoy writing and research, are confident working with computers and would like to play a part in helping Denma win new contracts, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining any relevant experience you have.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne BN23 6QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Administrative: 5 years (preferred)
- tender writing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
