Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice

Summary

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.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Bid and proposal co-ordinator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:15. 30 mins lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

Work daily as part of the sales team
Understanding and utilising the sales life cycle
Pipeline tracking
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.

College or training organisation

JC TRAINING & CONSULTANCY LTD

Your 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

Your training plan

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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5 - 9)
Maths (grade 5 - 9)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade 5 - 9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Initiative

About this company

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.

http://www.woodscape.co.uk (opens in new tab)

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

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