Are you a talented writer with a knack for creating compelling content? Do you have a passion for shaping the future of public transportation? Join the First Bus business development team as a Proposal Writer, where creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking come together. In this role, you'll work closely with our proposal and solution specialists to develop compelling proposals and create high-quality written content for new business opportunities.

As a Proposal Writer, you will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and key stakeholders to craft persuasive tender responses, tailoring content to address client needs across areas such as customer experience, sustainability, training and development, and operational excellence. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with Proposal Editors and SMEs to draft high-quality written proposals
• Preparation of tender responses, tailoring content to individual client requirements across diverse specialisms including customer experience, sustainability, training and development, and operational experience
• Converting knowledge from operational and technical teams into compelling proposals
• Conducting additional research and data analysis to supplement responses
• Sharing ideas, contributing to improvement projects to raise the quality of First Bus proposals and adhering to project timelines, highlighting any challenges to business development leadership team and SMEs

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to distil complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, able to work cross-functionally in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive and innovative team player, eager to learn, contribute to team success, and continuously improve performance.

Desirable

• Proven experience in proposal editing, bid writing, or technical editing
• Experience in technical or bid writing; 3+ years' experience in technical or bid writing
• Familiarity with the transport sector, including its challenges and opportunities

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.

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.