Bid & Proposal Apprentice
Velonetic
London (EC3M 7HA)
Closes in 6 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
Posted on 13 February 2026
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Summary
As a member of a Velonetic bid team, you’ll support different people across the business to make sure proposal documents are completed on time and to a high standard, while completing the Level 3 Bid & Proposal Coordinator apprenticeship training.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
- Review customer tender documents, extracting and sharing critical information for the wider team
- Schedule and organise bid‑related meetings, including preparing agendas and taking notes
- Capture and track actions and work with team members to close them
- Maintain the bid calendar to ensure deadlines, reviews, and submission dates are tracked accurately
- Format proposal documents to ensure they meet customer requirements and internal quality standards
- Upload and organise content in shared drives or document management systems
- Liaise with contributors across the business to gather inputs, chase outstanding tasks, and clarify requirements
- Assist senior bid coordinators or managers with preparing final submission packs
Where you'll work
Lloyds Building
1 Lime Street
London
EC3M 7HA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RHG CONSULT LTD
Training course
Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)
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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
Training schedule
Your apprenticeship training will be delivered virtually.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Curiosity
Other requirements
- Be interested in working in a sales/bid and proposal role and have the desire to learn more Be self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid working environment
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional bid and proposal documentation
- Thrive in collaborative environments and work well in a team
- Demonstrate attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Show creativity and adaptability in solving problems
- Be flexible and eager to learn in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
About this employer
Velonetic is a technology-focused service provider transforming insurance transactions in the London market. A joint venture by DXC Technology, Lloyd’s, and the International Underwriting Association (IUA), we have been operating for over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance. Processing over £117 billion worth of premium and claims transactions today, we are building a new digital platform and services that will enable our customers to move transactions and money through the processing lifecycle with greater efficiency and speed, releasing time to drive innovation and focus on higher value activities. As the insurance market evolves at an unprecedented pace, there have never been a more exciting time to join us.
The Velonetic Apprenticeship Programme
Over the course of the programme, you’ll study for a recognised qualification at the same time as gaining valuable hands‑on experience in your role, developing practical skills while contributing to real work that makes an impact.
You’ll be supported to learn and grow through a combination of workplace experience and formal training, and you’ll be paired with a buddy to help you settle in, build confidence in your role and connect with our Early Careers community. You’ll join us on a permanent contract and your apprenticeship is just the start of your journey, laying the foundation for future career progression within Velonetic.
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Company benefits
- Flexible working alongside regular office time for collaboration (reasonable travel expenses covered)
- Flexible benefits
- Laptop and home working equipment provided
After this apprenticeship
You’ll join us on a permanent contract and your apprenticeship is just the start of your journey, laying the foundation for future career progression within Velonetic.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RHG CONSULT LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015458.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.