Graduate Bid Writer

Role Summary

You will play a critical role in supporting the full breadth of the business in the creation, organisation, and review of high quality bid documents, proposals, and customer facing technical information documents.

This role would ideally suit a naturally analytical and technically inquisitive individual with honed writing and research skills, and an ability to deliver highly detailed written documents at pace. We are looking for an applicant capable of working both collaboratively and independently, who enjoys capturing and communicating complex technical concepts and information in a variety of writing styles to fulfil each brief. You will fully engage in understanding the markets OBC work in, and use this to inform your writing approach.

You will be working within a dynamic and creative team, covering a broad scope of exciting and varied subject matter – no two requests will be the same, and you will play a crucial part in helping the business deliver on our business and market strategy through written communication.

Bid Writing & Proposal Development

• Support the preparation, writing, editing and submission of high-quality tender responses, bids and proposals.
• Review tender documentation to understand customer requirements, evaluation criteria and submission deadlines.
• Research customer requirements and collaborate with appropriate OBC teams to gather information for bid responses.
• Produce clear, concise and persuasive written content using OBC templates, case studies and bid collateral.
• Proofread and format submission documents to ensure consistency, compliance and a professional standard.

Bid Coordination & Administration

• Support the planning and coordination of bid activities to ensure submission deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate records of bid activity, document versions and submission schedules within OBC management systems.
• Work closely with Business Development, Commercial, Product and Technical teams to obtain information required for tender submissions.
• Assist with post-submission activities, including clarification responses, presentations and lessons learned reviews.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the company’s bid library, including standard responses, case studies, CVs and supporting documentation.

Research & Business Development Support

• Research prospective customers, framework opportunities and tender pipelines across the rail industry and wider transport sector.
• Support the Business Development team by identifying upcoming opportunities and contributing to bid strategies.
• Assist in preparing client presentations, proposal documents and supporting sales collateral.
• Help identify customer requirements, market trends and competitor activity to strengthen future submissions.

Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from completed bids to support continuous improvement of bid quality and win rates.
• Develop an understanding of public sector procurement processes and tendering best practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve bid content, templates and submission processes.
• Build knowledge of OBC’s products and services to produce accurate and compelling proposal content.

Personal Qualities and Experience

• Degree in English, Humanities Business, Law, Social Sciences, Politics or another relevant discipline.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging written content.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret tender requirements.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) alongside modern collaboration tools such as Google Drive and Notion.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop a career within bid writing and business development.
• Previous experience gained through internships, placements, university projects or part-time work involving writing, research or administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
• An interest in the rail industry, infrastructure or technology sectors is desirable but experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.

You would be a valued part of a small but growing team where your ideas and opinions are valued as we continue the exciting journey of One Big Circle.