Apprentice Bid Coordinator
Bid Management: Assist in the preparation, submission, and tracking of bids, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company standards
Writing:- Candidate will be coached how to write case studies, standard selection questionnaires and general responses
Documentation Coordination: Organise, review, and manage all bid documentation, including templates, responses, and supporting materials
Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams (e.g., sales, technical, finance, legal) to gather relevant information, clarifications, and approvals for each bid
Compliance Checks: Ensure all bids are compliant with internal and external guidelines, including formatting, legal requirements, and company branding
Database Management: Maintain accurate records in bid management software, including bid progress, key dates, and outcomes.
Scheduling and Deadlines: Track and manage bid timelines, ensuring all key milestones are met and identifying any potential risks to delivery
Bid Review: Support the quality assurance process by proofreading, reviewing, and editing bid documents to ensure accuracy and consistency
Post-Bid Activities: Assist with post-submission activities such as debriefs, feedback reviews, and updating bid libraries
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, identify best practices, and support in updating the bid template library and other bid resources
Training:
Apprenticeship training is via online tutorials.
Training Outcome:
Progression to a junior bid writer or bid manager.
Employer Description:
We are Digital Transformation, Cyber Security and Managed Service experts, successfully delivering services for the public and private sector. Our approach integrates leading-edge ideas with a focus on people, being true partners and ensuring our clients are central to every step of the process. Our agile team swiftly adapts, enabling us to deliver optimal outcomes and solutions tailored to your requirements.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30am. Based in Gravesend office at least three days a week. Potential to work remotely two days a week after three months.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Strong written English