Bid Coordinator Apprenticeship – Business Support Team

This is a newly created role supporting the bid team with the smooth running of the tendering process. Providing the administrative support to the team, including data entry and updating resources while working towards a Bid Coordinator apprenticeship.

The bid team is responsible for winning work at Sharpe Pritchard – identifying, drafting and submitting tenders. They produce and deliver high quality bid material to support fee earner business development activity and to drive business growth. The team is also involved with reporting on the commitments put forward in our tenders and keeping track of contracts won. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring portals and email inbox and downloading and circulating relevant tender opportunities Supporting with bid management tasks such as chasing for responses and dealing with clarifications Formatting responses and creating simple graphics in line with our templates and branding Monitoring and recording feedback Supporting with frameworks administration and reporting Updating bid pipeline report, key tender resources and supporting information including CVs and content library Building internal and external relationships with individuals to support the bid team in producing winning bids

Training:

The training for the apprenticeship will be carried out remotely with workshops/one to one's/reviews undertaken by a dedicated learning coach with RHG Consult Ltd.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 3 Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator qualification and be eligible for membership of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP).

Training Outcome:
A career in the Bid Sector for the right candidate

Employer Description:

Why join us? 

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022, increasing our rankings each year.  We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equity and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We are a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.

It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of any protected characteristics. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

Our office is within easy access of Kings Cross and Farringdon mainline stations and Chancery Lane tube. 

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Flexible

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative