Graduate - Bid & Commercial

SITA; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week

Flex Day

Flex Location

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

SITA Borders in the UK runs a 12-month Talent Accelerator Graduate Programme. You will work on business-critical projects across Bids/Pre-sales and Commercial, supporting teams with analysis, creating business cases and process improvements.

You will gain hands-on exposure to high-value project work, with potential to specialise and progress via our apprenticeship pathway, building foundations for a long-term career at SITA Borders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into clear outputs.
• Interest in commercial activity, bids/pre-sales and analytics in aviation.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders across teams.
• Experience with Power BI, data analysis or AI productivity tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support consulting, bids/pre-sales and commercial activities across projects.
• Conduct research and analysis to strengthen bid responses and business cases.
• Build reusable bid assets and proposal content libraries for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Structured problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Power BI

Data analysis

AI-enabled improvements

Education

BSc degree

MSc (optional)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward— we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

About The Role & Team

This graduate role is part of SITA Borders’ Talent Accelerator 12-Month Graduate Programme in the UK. You will work on business-critical projects across Bids/Pre-sales & Commercial, supporting teams with conducting analysis, creating business cases and process improvement. The programme gives you structured exposure to high-value project work and hands-on development. Strong performers will have the opportunity to progress into a second year of deeper specialisation and qualification through our apprenticeship pathway — building the foundations for a long-term career in SITA Borders.

What You Will Do

As a Graduate in the UK, you will support and own project activities across Consulting, Bids/Pre-sales and Commercial, working with project managers, functional leads and the programme lead. Your exact work will depend on the projects you are assigned to, but examples include:

• Assisting with consulting projects, such as developing customer-facing materials, conducting research and analysis, and translating complex information into clear recommendations and deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducting research and analysis to strengthen bid responses, customer presentations and business cases.
• Building and maintaining reusable bid assets, knowledge repositories and proposal content libraries to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Supporting active customer opportunities by coordinating information, tracking actions and helping ensure high-quality proposal submissions.
• Analysing market trends, customer requirements and competitor activities to identify opportunities to strengthen SITA Borders’ competitive position.
• Helping identify and implement AI-enabled improvements that accelerate bid development, commercial analysis and knowledge management.
• Supporting the development of commercial models, pricing strategies and financial analyses that underpin customer proposals and investment decisions.
• Turning analysis into clear, structured recommendations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE

Experience

• Maximum of 2 years of professional work experience after graduation.
• Internships, university clubs, volunteering or similar initiatives are valued, particularly in consulting, commercial, bids or business environments, but not a must-have.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical mindset, structured problem-solving and ability to turn information into clear outputs.
• Interest in commercial activity, bids/pre-sales, analytics, technology, AI-enabled process improvement or aviation/borders topics.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work with stakeholders across local and global teams.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools; experience with Power BI, data analysis or AI productivity tools is a plus.

Education & Qualifications

• BSc and/or MSc in Business, Economics, Finance, Math, Accounting or equivalent fields aligned to Commercial or Bidding.
• Minimum completed BSc degree required.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-On Aviation Experience: Dive into global aviation operations, applying your skills and gaining real-world experience.
• Career Growth: Develop both technical and communication skills, advancing your professional journey.
• Guidance and Support: Receive support from a Buddy and a Mentor throughout your Graduate experience.
• Continuous Learning: Access training programs to enhance your technical and soft skills.
• Community Connection: Join a vibrant community of Graduates locally and globally, sharing experiences and building lasting connections.

What We Offer

We’re all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We’re really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it’s like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
• Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
• Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year.
• Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.