About us 

Dardan have a wealth of experience in delivering smart security solutions that go beyond safeguarding buildings, property, and staff. We combine the best in technology, mobile services, physical guarding, and consultancy. 

The Opportunity

Are you a talented Bid Writer or Bid Manager with a knack for persuasive writing and a keen eye for detail? Are you keen to be a creative solution person with a thirst to gain both industry knowledge and our company differentiates to create winning bids?

Would you describe yourself as a driven professional who thrives in a deadline-driven, collaborative environment?

Dardan Security is the largest security solutions company in Cambridge, we are searching for a Bid Manager, to lead our total bid management process. This role is a senior position in our company and responsible for tenders from £100k to £5m per annum.

This role will involve writing compelling and customer-focused responses to tenders (ITTs), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), and related submissions. You will work closely with the Board Director responsible for sales, internal departments, operational teams and clients, using both traditional bid writing skills and AI-based content tools.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits package. This role will see the successful candidate the opportunity to work in modern office environment in Cambridge and home-based mix. The opportunity to work on bids that truly make an impact. You will manage each bid we receive from engagement with clients, creating solutions from our internal teams and submitting first-class tenders to our pipeline market.

Duties for this role will 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 improving a bid content library and knowledge base.
• Supporting quality assurance, formatting, and compliance checks.
• Managing our tender portals for opportunities and submissions
• Contributing to marketing materials such as case studies and award submissions.

The prefurred candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a bid Writing or similar role, ideally in the FM Market.
• Knowledge of tender portals such as Proactis, CCS and others
• Strong writing and editorial skills, with an ability to simplify complex information.
• Familiarity with AI content generation tools
• Excellent organisation and multitasking abilities.

Reward and Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000 base salary, dependent on experience 
• 40 hours per week
• 3 days Head Office 2 days home based - Hybrid 
• 22 days paid holiday + bank holidays 
• Recognition rewards
• Healthcare Cash Plan Benefit 
• Access to a 24/7 employee wellbeing support line
• Virtual GP Service
• Earn an extra bonus through recommend a Friend Scheme, no limits

We are Dardan

Dardan is a people focused, privately owned specialist security company. We choose our employees carefully and value them greatly. We know that our people are our greatest asset and as such we invest in their development. A career with us means joining an ACS Pacesetter & a company listed on Infologue’s “One to Watch”.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality

At Dardan, we are committed to building a workforce of talented, intuitive, and ethical professionals. We do this through attracting and retaining a diverse group of people and encourage an inclusive environment for us and our clients.

We hire the best people available and have a continuously evolving culture where everybody is celebrated and respected, which we believe is critical for fostering innovation and collaboration. We recognise the strength in growing a workforce that encourages different ideas in line with our shared values.

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