Gr aduate Bid Writer Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? Due to company growth/expansion Vital Energi Ltd are looking for a Graduate Bid Writer to work in our head office in Blackburn. The Graduate Bid Writer supports Vital Energi’s Work Winning Department in producing clear, client-focused and persuasive written content for tender and bid submissions. Working under the guidance of the Head of Bids, Bid Managers and experienced Bid Writers, the role entails the gathering of key information from internal stakeholders, draft and refine responses, and ensure content aligns to client requirements, evaluation criteria and Vital Energi standards. The role provides a structured development pathway to build skills in proposal writing and bid management, contributing to consistent, high-quality submissions and continuous improvement across the Work Winning function. Roles and Responsibilities: Support Bid Managers and Bid Writers by drafting, editing and formatting written responses in line with the agreed bid strategy, win themes and evaluation criteria. Assist with compliance checks (e.g., word counts, mandatory questions, evidence, policies, forms and attachments) to help ensure submissions are complete and fully compliant. Gather information from subject matter experts across Vital Energi (e.g., Engineering, Commercial, Energy Solutions, Project Delivery etc.) and convert technical input into clear, customer-focused language. Work alongside the Bid Content Creator to maintain and update proposal libraries (case studies, project sheets, CVs, policies and standard answers), ensuring version control and accurate storage.Support the planning and tracking of written deliverables (answer plans, content requests and review actions) to help the team meet bid milestones and deadlines. Proofread and quality-check drafts for clarity, consistency, grammar and tone, applying reviewer feedback promptly and accurately. Ensure the qualitative aspects of bids progress in line with the agreed milestones and are regularly reviewed at key stages of the bid process. Undertake basic opportunity research (client, sector, competitors, project context) to help tailor responses and strengthen bid narratives. Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned, helping to update templates, and reusing strong content from previous submissions where appropriate. Use AI tools responsibly (where permitted) to support drafting and editing, ensuring outputs are fact-checked, tailored and compliant with Vital Energi expectations. The Company Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi. Experience Education: Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is preferred A Level / GCSE in English desirable. Qualifications: A degree (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant subject is preferred. Membership (or interest in membership) of a relevant professional body is desirable. The package Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays. Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service Option to purchase/sell additional holidays Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office Discounted gym membership across the UK EV charging points where possible Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you