Lead Bid Writer

Hours: Fulltime –37.5hoursperweek–Hybridworking
Responsible to: Director, Business Development
Responsible for: Development and management of winning tenders submitted to donors and clients
Job location: Redhill,UK

Introduction

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global— launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfil its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute (DTI), an independent not-for-profit organisation, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximise sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilisation & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

The Role
This is an exciting time to work for DT Global as we position ourselves for future growth. To lead this growth, we are looking for a Lead Bid Writer with a proven track record of success in donor funded business. You will have extensive experience of writing and delivering winning proposals in a consulting environment, particularly experience UK government funded projects. You will be responsible for delivering successful bids by leading on bid development and writing, drawing on support from across the DT Global family of companies.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation of high-quality expressions of interest and pre-qualification documents for priority opportunities including:

• Lead writer for priority bids ensuring that they deliver a clear response to the requirements of each request for proposal including developing technical methodologies and work plans,
• Identifying the skills sets needed for successful delivery, and what strategic partnerships are needed,
• Lead/engage with bid team story boarding sessions,
• Liaison with technical subject matter experts to guide them through the proposal process, ensuring a winning bid is delivered,
• Ensure that technical proposals include clear key messages and win themes,
• Development of win themes and unique selling points for each proposal.

• Lead and engage with continuous learning across the business through proposal lesson learning and knowledge sharing exercises with colleagues,
• Ensure proposals are completed in accordance with our internal bidding process stage gates and that all proposal reviews are completed in a timely manner,
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues with proposal writing for non-priority bids.

Quality Standards and Policies

• Meet the quality standards of DT Global and of the development partners and our clients,
• Meet the high ethical standards of DT Global, our partners and clients as directed by the DT Global policies, including: Business Ethics, Equal opportunities, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Safeguarding, Anti-Slavery and Human trafficking and Data Protection.
• Meet the standards as directed by the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

Equality and Diversity

DT Global is committed to building an inclusive environment where opportunities are open to all, diversity is valued, and where everybody can reach their full potential without fear of harassment, prejudice or discrimination. We ensure we embody inclusive leadership, celebrate diversity of thought
and reflect the communities we work with to best support them. We are happy to assist with any reasonable adjustments that may be needed through the selection process.

Working at DT Global

The working environment is informal, creative and collaborative, but we are uncompromising on the quality of work we deliver to clients.

We enjoy hybrid working with regular social events organised in the office. Redhill is an easy train journey from London Bridge and Victoria, as well as from the South coast.

Some overseas travel may be required.

Our benefits include 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, pension, health cash plan, private medical insurance, Life assurance and enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter to am@dt-global.com explaining clearly why you are interested in this role, the skills and experiences you can bring to it, and how your experience meets the person specification. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we are keen to get someone in post swiftly. You
are therefore encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. DT Global is a signatory to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme was launched in January 2019 to address the specific problem of known sexual abusers moving between organisations undetected. The Scheme is a commitment to share information, during the recruitment process, about employees and other staff, who have been found guilty of misconduct. To find out more about the Scheme please visit https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/ 

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