Bid Writer
Department: Group Services
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Stockport
Reporting To: Emma Fairlie
Description
The Opportunity
Join a Growing Team Driving Business Success!
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, OCU is looking for a talented Bid Writer to join our Group Proposals Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing future business across a diverse range of sectors. Working closely with operational, commercial, and technical teams, you'll be responsible for creating compelling, compliant, and high-quality tender submissions that showcase OCU's expertise and capabilities.
If you're a strong writer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for winning work, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Producing high-quality responses for PQQs, EOIs, ITTs, RFPs, and framework submissions.
- Supporting bid planning activities, including storyboarding and submission strategies.
- Collaborating with subject matter experts across operational, commercial, and technical teams.
- Gathering and coordinating evidence, case studies, and supporting information.
- Developing persuasive win themes and value propositions.
- Reviewing tender requirements and ensuring all submissions are fully compliant.
- Supporting internal review processes, including Pink, Red, and Gold reviews.
- Maintaining and developing bid content libraries and knowledge management systems.
- Assisting with client presentations and interview preparation when required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Experience in a Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Tender Coordinator, or similar role.
- Experience supporting the preparation of PQQs, EOIs, ITTs, RFPs, and framework submissions.
- Excellent written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality submissions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
- APMP Foundation qualification or working towards accreditation.
- Experience within utilities, energy, infrastructure, construction, telecommunications, or engineering sectors.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and frameworks.
- Experience using procurement portals such as Achilles, Jaggaer, Delta, Proactis, or similar platforms.
- More than 2 years' experience within a bid, proposals, or tendering environment.
What We Offer
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Beth Brookes at Beth.Brookes@ocugroup.com
We review applications every day and may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications.
