Graduate Bid Writer

• Support Bid Managers and Bid Writers by drafting, editing and formatting written responses in line with the agreed bid strategy, win themes and evaluation criteria
• Assist with compliance checks (e.g., word counts, mandatory questions, evidence, policies, forms and attachments) to help ensure submissions are complete and fully compliant
• Gather information from subject matter experts across Vital Energi (e.g., Engineering, Commercial, Energy Solutions, Project Delivery etc.) and convert technical input into clear, customer-focused language
• Work alongside the Bid Content Creator to maintain and update proposal libraries (case studies, project sheets, CVs, policies and standard answers), ensuring version control and accurate storage
• Support the planning and tracking of written deliverables (answer plans, content requests and review actions) to help the team meet bid milestones and deadlines
• Proofread and quality-check drafts for clarity, consistency, grammar and tone, applying reviewer feedback promptly and accurately
• Ensure the qualitative aspects of bids progress in line with the agreed milestones and are regularly reviewed at key stages of the bid process
• Undertake basic opportunity research (client, sector, competitors, project context) to help tailor responses and strengthen bid narratives
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, helping to update templates, and reusing strong content from previous submissions where appropriate
• Use AI tools responsibly (where permitted) to support drafting and editing, ensuring outputs are fact-checked, tailored and compliant with Vital Energi expectations

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is preferred
• A Level / GCSE in English desirable

Membership (or interest in membership) of a relevant professional body is desirable

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible