Apprentice - Bids and Proposals L3 Remote
Job description
Avaliable Job Today Are you looking for an opportunity that supports you to develop whilst applying academic knowledge of bid and proposal management? We have a rare training opportunity for an Apprentice to undertake the role of Bid Coordinator and join our Business Winning team where we will offer full training and development through an apprenticeship.
The role involves the timely delivery of pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders for new projects across industry sectors that include defence, aerospace and security.
Whitetree's Bid Team is a centralised function, serving all areas of the business. The team works closely with technical delivery teams, to track, prepare and submit tenders for new projects. The Bid & Proposal Apprentice will be trained to undertake the role of Bid Coordinator which involves the timely delivery of pre-qualification questionnaires and tenders for new projects.
Offering full training and support, Whitetree are looking for an Apprentice to join our Bids & Proposal team. This is a unique opportunity where you'll be guided through your apprenticeship and learn from experts within our team. Full training and support will be provided.
The Apprentice will be trained to:
- Complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)/Selection Questionnaire (SQ) documents
- Draft answers to quality questions and edit technical teams' ITT responses to produce clear and uniformed copy
- Project manage the timely delivery of copy and pricing from colleagues
- Support the production and delivery of compliant proposal documents and presentation materials within client defined timeframes
Other responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring bid emails and alerts
- Arranging and attending bid kick off meetings
- Providing support to the Business Winning team as needed
- Tracking new project/framework opportunities
- Assist with preparation of kick-off documents, case study identification
- Register and maintain accounts for online tender portals
- Disseminate and communicate client tender clarifications
- Support with recording and sharing lessons learnt and best practice
- Provide support to clients on bids and proposals as part of the business winning team
You must have a minimum of 5 GCSE's A*-C/9-4 including English and mathematics or equivalent, coupled with an interest in bid management or bid writing.
- Excellent communication skills particularly in written communication
- IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g., Word, and PowerPoint are critical
- Have a keen eye for detail and be able to proofread and edit copy
- Be confident with ability to engage with colleagues at all levels to extract information concisely and to deadlines set
- Have strong organisational skills and able to manage multiple tasks at any given time
- You will have a willing, engaging attitude with an eagerness to develop professionally
- Be happy to work as part of a close-knit team in a deadline driven environment
Success in this position will require a positive 'can do' attitude with high energy and motivation. Critical requirements include teamwork skills, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within limited timeframes. We will provide you with the knowledge and tools to be successful within this role and in return we require a positive 'can do' attitude with high energy and motivation. It's critical to have excellent teamwork skills, project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within limited timeframes.
Whitetree Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an extra day off for your birthday
- Flexible working hours (dependent on client)
- Pension contributions up to 6% matched
- All-staff annual bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance provided by Vitality
- Life insurance of 4x salary
- Up to 4 x half days paid time off for charity or voluntary work
- Employee recruitment bounty
- Annual membership fee for one relevant and approved professional body
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Regular expenses paid social and company events
- 50% off Pure Gym, Virgin or Nuffield membership
Although this role is full-time, we know flexibility at work promotes work/life balance, increases motivation, reduces stress and improves performance and productivity. If you're interested and need to work flexibly, apply to find out might be possible.
Love this job and want to know more about Whitetree?
Whitetree provide technical and consultancy services across UK Defence, Security and IT projects. We're passionate about making a difference and equipped with the agility and expertise to make it happen. Our consultants are highly respected; we exceed expectations and add value as a trusted partner.
We work with a range of sector leading clients in both the military and safety critical industries. The role will be exciting and varied. You will enjoy a friendly, supportive and professional work environment that moves quickly and will take you with it. Being part of our organisation offers potential for fast-tracked development and opportunity.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Whitetree values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: 23-00003
