Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice (Level 3)
Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice (Level 3)
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Excellent opportunity to work for family run business, based in Blackburn -Lancashire. Woodscape has been at the forefront of design and manufacturing of hardwood street furniture in the UK & Beyond for 45 years. You'll focus on developing compelling proposals and tender submissions that directly contribute to our continued success and growth.
Training course Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)
August 2025
Duration
2 years
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Work daily as part of the sales team
* Understanding and utilising the sales life cycle
* Tending to contracts
* Use Bid software
* Attend weekly meeting with the team
Where you'll work
1 SETT END ROAD WEST
SHADSWORTH BUSINESS PARK
BLACKBURN
LANCS
BB1 2QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
JC TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD
Training course
Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple activities simultaneously and prioritise own and others workloads
* Ability to meet defined deadlines and set own milestones to manage workload
* Ability to create and utilise a bid plan timetable and responsibility matrix, supporting virtual team adherence to process
* Contribute to proposal project timetable including the timely collection of data from various parties including sub-contractors, consultants and internal subject experts
* Ability to meet bid submission deadlines according to guidelines / instructions
* Logging and capture of all proposal data in central repository
* Able to maintain a healthy work life balance and understand the reasons why it is important to do so
* Maintain compliance matrices to ensure compliance to all questions Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines
* Ability to proof read with an eye for detail
* Good creative writing skills and good grammar/authoring
* Collate proposal documents using library/information stores, search engines/corporate directories
* Ability to use a range of tools, methods and search engines, to analyse and assimilate data, such as competitor analysis or customer research
* Good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate professionally with colleagues at all levels of the business
* Liaise with sales/legal/finance teams and other virtual team members as necessary
* The importance of putting the customer first and tailoring bid documents to their needs, wants and requirements
* Work and engage with colleagues and virtual teams, leveraging relationships and networks to support information gathering and writing
* Build relationships with colleagues and subject matter experts across the business, learning the go to people and how to manage their input
* Build rapport and trust
Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Training is provided by a reputable external training provider
* Training delivered on a 1:1 basis with a specialised tutor
* Training will be delivered over 24 months
* Study time provided during working hours
Requirements:
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 5 - 9)
Maths (grade 5 - 9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Initiative
About this employer
We specialise in creating high-quality, long-lasting timber street furniture and structures that seamlessly integrate into their environment, becoming a natural and enduring part of the community. We manufacture commercial hardwood street furniture and timber engineering components. We supply to both domestic and international markets. Woodscape was established in 1977 by John and Jeanette Buchan. Pioneers in the use of naturally robust timbers for public space furniture, they laid the foundation for our commitment to quality and longevity. In the early 1990s, their children, Katy Hill and Richard Nelson, joined the business, driving its growth. Under their leadership, Woodscape has expanded to a substantial 45,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution centre in Blackburn, Lancashire. Today, our team of over 50 skilled professionals collaborate with the UK’s top landscapers, architects, contractors, and developers, providing bespoke timber street furniture solutions for a wide range of projects. We specialize in high-quality outdoor furniture, manufactured from sustainable timber sources.
www.woodscape.co.uk
Company benefits
Rewards increase with better performance & adding value to the business is recognised. Fully paid events in Summer and Christmas.
After this apprenticeship
As a family business, we are happy to support further development relevant to this role
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JC TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327986.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £15,704.00-£25,396.80 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Furniture
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