Job Description

We're looking for a Bid and Proposal Designer to join our team at 4OC. You'll help us show the value we bring to our clients by designing bids and proposals that are thoughtful, well-crafted, and focused on improving outcomes for people and communities.


You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that cares about making things better for our clients, their colleagues, and the services they deliver. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others and takes pride in producing work that has a real, lasting impact.


If that sounds like you, then please read on.

Location

: London (hybrid working)

Salary

: 50,000 to 60,000 DOE

Benefits

: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, active mentoring, a wellbeing programme, company pension and that rare sense of achievement that comes from knowing your work makes a real difference.

Working Hours

- 37.5 hours per week - typically 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday but flexible working is available.

Type:

Permanent, Full-time

Closing Date:

10th November, 2025

About 4OC

At 4OC, we help public sector organisations deliver meaningful, lasting change. From Local Government and Housing to Health, Education and Transport, we partner with teams to design and deliver improvements that make a real difference to people and communities.


Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and practical delivery -- turning complex challenges into tangible solutions that improve public services.


We're proud to be an inclusive organisation that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We know that our strength lies in the variety of people who make up 4OC, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us shape a fairer, more effective public sector.


If you want to know more about what we've delivered and what our clients say about us follow this link.

Why This Role Matters

As a Bid and Proposal Designer you will be central to shaping how 4OC presents its value to clients. You'll lead the development of compelling proposals that blend insight, strategy, and creativity, helping us win work that delivers meaningful public impact across the UK and Ireland.


This is a role for someone who is proactive, can identify and shape opportunities and enjoys blending creativity and practical delivery. As part of our Business Development team, you'll be central to helping 4OC win new opportunities and make a real difference for the people our clients serve.

What You'll Do

Bid and Proposal Development:


Lead the design and development of persuasive, high-quality bids and proposals for public sector clients. Translate complex client challenges into clear, actionable, and visually engaging solutions. Collaborate with Account Leads to craft compelling narratives and value propositions aligned with win themes.
Collaboration and Quality:


Partner with subject matter experts to ensure solutions are deliverable, commercially sound, and impactful. Conduct quality reviews to ensure submissions are compliant, clear, and client focused. Support the continual improvement of proposal templates, libraries, and reusable content.
Business Development Support:


Identify and shape opportunities during pre-sales engagements. Contribute to strategic initiatives, frameworks, and thought leadership content that strengthen 4OC's public sector positioning.

Essential Experience

Proven experience in designing and delivering successful public sector bids or proposals. Strong understanding of UK public sector structures and commissioning processes. Excellent storytelling and writing skills, able to distil technical detail into compelling narratives. Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to simplify complex challenges into clear, actionable plans. Commercially astute with experience in pricing, cost models, and risk evaluation. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Confident communicator, comfortable engaging senior leaders and clients. Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by social impact.

Desirable Experience

Experience using bid management tools or CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Loopoid, SharePoint). Experience maintaining solution libraries or reusable bid and proposal content frameworks. Experience contributing to innovation or thought leadership in public sector solutions. Experience shaping commercial or cost options for large-scale transformation projects. Track record of contributing to winning bids or tenders that delivered real impact. Experience in visual design or formatting for persuasive storytelling. Experience leading storyboarding or win-theme development sessions.

Wh

y You'll Love Working Here

You'll make a tangible difference to public services and communities. You'll craft solutions that genuinely improve outcomes for service users. You'll work alongside experts and leaders in a collaborative, supportive environment. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, learn new skills, and lead in your area of expertise.

Measures of Success

Persuasive, high-quality proposals consistently delivered on time. Increased bid win rates and positive client feedback. A well-maintained and frequently used solution library. Increased bid win rates and positive client feedback. Strong collaboration and alignment between business development and delivery teams.
Ready to take the next step? If this role feels like a great fit, apply now -- we're looking forward to hearing from you.


Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the existing right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.