At Colt, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always pushing ourselves to deliver the connectivity that matters most to them.
Join our Commercial Graduate Programme as a Proposals Specialist, and you’ll be working with stakeholders across Colt on a daily basis to bring together information required to deliver the best proposals for our customers. Over the course of 2 years, you’ll quickly learn about the structure of our business, our key products, markets, strategies, and challenges we face and how we address these, whilst building your own professional and communications skills.
Join us on a permanent contract from day one, and at the end of the two-year programme, you’ll move straight into a role within our Commercial function.
What you’ll be doing:
Working in our Bid Management team, you’ll be responsible for supporting our Senior Bid Managers with customer proposal developments, whilst learning to develop the skills you need to lead proposals independently. You’ll be working with teams throughout our business to deliver these proposals, and will quickly expand your knowledge of how we operate.
You’ll also be responsible for:
- Reviewing, maintaining and updating standard bid content and online resources
- Developing internal Colt network, process and product understanding
- Acting as a Quality Control consultant on Sales-led proposals
- Ad hoc reporting and bid support tasks
- Supporting Bid funnel monitoring and team reporting
- Supporting Sales teams responding to customer information requests and questionnaires
Who are we looking for?
You must have a Bachelors university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field. You should also be naturally inquisitive, keen to learn, adapt and continuously develop your own skills through feedback and new experiences.
To be eligible for this role, you must either be a citizen of the United Kingdom or hold a visa that grants you the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Other qualities we look for include:
- You’re self-motivated, leading by example, taking initiative, and driven to succeed
- You should be comfortable with numbers and analysis, and can convey ideas persuasively in person and in writing
- You stay focused and motivated through setbacks, overcoming obstacles with a positive attitude
- You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and excel when faced with challenges
When you join Colt, we want you to know that you can make your mark. Our people genuinely care, and this allows us to create extraordinary experiences and the strongest relationships with our customers. Our talented and diverse network of people spreads far and wide, offering local knowledge and dedicated support whenever our customers need it.
We know our people matter
As a graduate at Colt, you’ll be able to build a career with clear development opportunities in a global organisation. We’ll give you all the support and control you need to progress your professional development and make your mark, from on-the-job training to formal learning and mentoring. You’ll always be empowered to debate, discuss, listen, and share your own ideas – all in the pursuit of the best solutions for our customers and our business. Join us on a permanent contract from day one, and at the end of the two-year programme, you’ll move straight into a role within our Commercial function.
Work-life balance is important to us, so you’ll be able to enjoy our flexible first policy which allows you to work anywhere.
As well as a competitive salary and incentive plan, you’ll have access to a range of benefits and local rewards, including:
- Flexible working and relaxed dress code
- Two annual volunteering days
- Private medical insurance
- Access to a virtual business school for ongoing learning
- Business mentoring
A bit about us
We’re Colt, a global digital infrastructure company creating solutions that connect people, cities and businesses around the world. Our networking and connectivity products and services put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers.
We live by our Colt values every day, whether we’re launching new products or solving problems together! Our values represent how we behave and are integral to our culture.
- We know people matter – We build relationships based on trust, honest, respect and integrity.
- We always find a better way – By staying one step ahead we empower our customers to succeed, being swift to adapt and taking responsibility for the promises we make.
- We win together – We believe in the power of many, and collaborate on ideas, sharing risks and recognition among all. When we make a decision we understand its impact and rally behind the decision to make it a success.
- We can change the world – We want to make the world a better place. Better connected, more sustainable, fairer for all. We use what we have – passion, technology, and connectivity – to create good.
Location: London, UK
Salary: £31,000
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Programme Length: 2 years (permanent contract)
