Bid Writer

Stagecoach Group Limited; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for career growth

Access to free travel for you and a companion

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A transportation service provider is looking for experienced Bid Writers to join their Business Development team. The role involves crafting compelling narratives to help secure new contracts and deliver sustainable transport solutions. The successful candidates will have strong writing skills and attention to detail, with a competitive salary and hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing or a similar writing role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create engaging content.
• Organised and deadline-driven with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with colleagues to craft accurate content.
• Creating persuasive written responses tailored to tenders.
• Reviewing feedback from submissions to improve future proposals.

Skills

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Technical translation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Head of Talent Acquisition & Employability at Stagecoach Group

• Hybrid – based from our Stockport office / home
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Full-time, permanent

Looking for a writing role where you can shape the future of sustainable public transport?

We're on the lookout for two experienced and passionate Bid Writers to join our Business Development team. You’ll play a key role in helping Stagecoach win new contracts and deliver innovative, community-focused, and environmentally friendly transport solutions across the UK. Whether you’re turning complex information into compelling narratives, collaborating with specialists across our business, or helping us stand out from the competition, this is a role where your writing really makes an impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working closely with colleagues across Health & Safety, Environment, Social Value, Technology, Operations, Assets and People to craft accurate and engaging content
• Using tools to generate and refine draft content for bid submissions
• Creating high-quality, persuasive, and compliant written responses tailored to each tender
• Translating technical detail into clear, easy-to-understand copy
• Editing and proofreading contributions to ensure consistency and alignment with Stagecoach’s tone and messaging
• Helping maintain a content library with reusable case studies and data
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and competitor activity
• Reviewing feedback from submissions to help us continuously improve

What we’re looking for:

• An excellent, confident, and compelling writer
• Proven experience in bid writing or a similar writing role, transport or infrastructure experience is a bonus
• Knowledge of at least one of our key areas (e.g. H&S, Environment, Social Value, etc.) and a willingness to learn about the rest
• Strong attention to detail and a flair for turning complex information into engaging copy
• Organised and deadline-driven, with great stakeholder skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bonus if you’ve got experience in document formatting, layout, or visual storytelling

Why join Stagecoach?

• Hybrid working, with flexibility to balance home and office time
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work with a supportive and experienced team making a real difference to communities
• Opportunities to grow your career in a national business at the heart of UK public transport
• Access to free travel for you and a companion, plus discounts, wellbeing support and a generous pension scheme

Our working environment

Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. We believe great ideas come from diverse teams, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. You’ll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.

Ready to help us write the future of public transport?

Click apply and start your Stagecoach journey today. We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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