Graduate Bid Writer

One Big Circle Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

Snacks and refreshments

Bike to Work Scheme

Bike storage and showers

Job summary

One Big Circle Ltd in Bristol leads with Intelligent Video solutions for rail and transport. The role supports the full breadth of bid documents, proposals and customer-facing information, always delivering high-quality content.

Ideal candidates are analytical, technical writers with strong research skills and the ability to deliver detailed briefs quickly, collaborating with cross-functional teams and adapting to varied briefs.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write, edit and submit high-quality tender responses.
• Review tender documents to understand requirements and deadlines.
• Research customer requirements and gather information for bid responses.
• Produce clear, concise and persuasive content using templates and collateral.
• Proofread and format submission documents for consistency and professionalism.
• Plan and coordinate bid activities to meet deadlines.
• Maintain records of bid activity and submission schedules.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Commercial, Product and Technical teams.
• Support post-submission activities and lessons learned reviews.
• Update the bid library with standard responses, case studies and documentation.
• Research prospective customers and tender opportunities in rail and transport.
• Identify upcoming opportunities and contribute to bid strategies.
• Prepare client presentations and sales collateral.
• Identify customer requirements, trends and competitors.
• Gather feedback from bids to improve win rates.
• Understand public sector procurement processes and best practice.
• Collaborate to improve bid content and templates.
• Build knowledge of products and services to craft proposals.

Skills

Bid writing

Research

Editing & proofreading

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Degree in English

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Google Drive

Notion

Job description

Be part of an award-winning workplace: The Sunday Times Best Medium-sized Technology Company 2025

Formed in 2017, One Big Circle is a fast-growing Bristol technology company that provides “Intelligent Video” solutions. We focus entirely on solving real-world industry problems by fusing new technology in the field of Video, IOT, Cloud and AI providing end to end solutions which allow our customers to dramatically improve their operational efficiency and safety.

Our culture is one of high-quality technical delivery and we work at a speed that many industries are unaccustomed to; we have done this by building a team dynamic that challenges and empowers our people and creating an environment where everyone contributes and learns. We are growing, profitable and have ambitious plans to continue expansion in and beyond our existing markets.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our team to support the business in further growing our flagship award-winning product: AIVR. AIVR (Automated Intelligent Video Review) is a state-of-the-art video technology system used by thousands of people in the rail industry. AIVR has won dozens of awards and is recognised as the market leading solution, but we are building many more opportunities both in existing and new markets which will further accelerate our growth.

We have built a culture where people feel supported, included, and empowered to do their best work. Our team is growing, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey.

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.
• 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.

Company Benefits Include:

• Work related training courses as required
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments including fresh fruit
• Access to Bike to Work Scheme
• Secure bike storage and shower facilities

By applying for this role, you understand that we will process your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy, accessible at https://onebigcircle.co.uk/privacy-policy/

Successful applicants will be required to pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.

Find out more about us at www.onebigcircle.co.uk