We're looking for ambitious graduates skilled in writing, research and analysis to join our Graduate Bid Writer Programme.
Whether you've studied English, History, Journalism, Marketing, Business or any other humanities subject, this role offers the opportunity to turn your academic skills into a rewarding career.
You'll receive structured training, hands-on experience and one-to-one mentoring from our experienced Senior Bid Writers, learning how to produce high-quality tender submissions that help our clients win new contracts. As your confidence grows, you'll begin managing your own portfolio of bids and client relationships.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Graduate Bid Writer, you will:
- Support Bid Writers and Senior Bid Writers with the delivery of tender submissions.
- Research clients, buyers, markets and tender requirements.
- Draft responses for quality, technical and social value questions.
- Gather supporting evidence, case studies and client information.
- Proofread and edit bid submissions for clarity, accuracy and compliance.
- Help maintain bid libraries and reusable content resources.
- Attend client meetings, internal workshops and training sessions.
- Learn public sector procurement processes, frameworks and tendering regulations.
- Manage multiple projects and work to strict submission deadlines.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Degree (or predicted degree) in English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Law, History or another relevant subject.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research, organisational and time management abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
Desirable
- Previous experience in content writing, marketing, communications or administration.
- An understanding of public sector procurement or tendering.
- Experience working within a professional services environment.
Training & Career Progression
Our Graduate Programme is designed to provide clear, structured progression from day one.
You'll receive:
- One-to-one mentoring from experienced Senior Bid Writers.
- Structured training covering bid writing, procurement and client management.
- Regular feedback and personal development reviews.
- Hands-on experience across a wide variety of sectors and contract values.
- Increasing responsibility as your skills and confidence develop.
Successful graduates will have a clear pathway to progress into Bid Writer, Senior Bid Writer and leadership roles as their careers develop.
