Location: UK based (remote) 

Full-time, Permanent 

Are you a skilled writer with a flair for turning complex ideas into compelling content? Passionate about making a difference in public transport? Join First Bus as a Proposal Editor, where your creativity and strategic thinking will help shape winning bids and drive business growth.

In this dynamic role, you'll lead the development of high-quality proposals, working closely with Proposal Writers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and stakeholders to craft tailored responses that showcase our strengths across customer experience, sustainability, training, and operational excellence.

Welcome to First Bus

Hello. First Bus is one of the country's largest bus operators – taking 1.6 million customers to their destinations every day. We're a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology, leading the way on contactless payments, mobile Apps and real time information. Our investment in state-of-the-art, new buses is just one part of our transition to a low-carbon future. It's an exciting time to be here.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing development of winning proposals, drafting high-quality written content with support of Proposal Writers 
• Preparation of tender responses, tailoring content to individual client requirements across diverse specialisms including customer experience, sustainability, training and development, and operational excellence 
• Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop accurate, contractually compliant, compelling tender responses 
• Liaison with graphic design resource to support written proposals with dynamic visual content 
• Review and editing of proposal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and clarity 
• Peer review of responses and coaching colleagues in bid writing best practice 
• Undertaking data analysis and tailored opportunity-specific research to support development of optimal solutions that meet and exceed client objectives 
• Developing a deep understanding of First Bus operations and commercial activities while monitoring regional developments and industry trends 
• Adhering to project timelines, highlighting any challenges to stakeholders, including Franchise Proposals Lead, Bid Directors, and SMEs 
• Support post bid reviews to ensure sustainable high bid winning success through continuous development and improvement 

What we're looking for:

• Strong writing and editing skills, with experience in technical or bid writing
• Proven ability to distil complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
• Motivation and desire to develop people management skills/experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams
• Adept at using data and research to inform content development
• Eager to learn, innovate, and contribute to a high-performing team

Desirables

• Familiarity with the transport sector
• People management experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.