Bid &Proposal Apprentice

University is not for everyone for lots of reasons and we really understand that. Here at Barnett Waddingham, we can support you through a real alternative with our Bid and Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship starts in September 2025 on an 24-month training programme which will provide you with a professional qualification and give you lots of support from our friendly teams because we want you to succeed!

Once you qualify, we offer many progression opportunities with a career to be proud of! PLUS, YOU GET PAID A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH NO UNIVERSITY LOANS TO PAY BACK!

• Bid and Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship
• Location: Birmingham
• Start date: August / September 2025
• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3
• Selection Process: CV / Telephone Interview / Assessment Centre

Who are we?

We are proud to be a leading independent UK professional services consultancy at the forefront of risk, pensions, investment, and insurance. With a team of more than 1,500 people in nine offices around the UK, we work to deliver on our values and our promise, ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity, and quality. As well as the client facing financial and pensions business areas, we also have our vital support teams such as Marketing, HR, IT (software development and IT support), Secretarial and Governance teams.

We were recognised as being one of the 'best places to work in the UK' in 2022 and people who join Barnett Waddingham tend to stay, thriving in a professional learning environment and caring, friendly culture. Our aim is to support and look after you as you embark on your first steps to an amazing career with us!

You might be thinking “but I do not know anything about financial services, and will I enjoy it”? this is where Barnett Waddingham will help you – we understand it can be very daunting starting your first job after school or college and we can help you make that transition into the workplace with our friendly teams to support you. We also have fantastic social events organised by each team which you can get involved in too!

What will you do as a Bid and Proposal Coordinator Apprentice?

The Bid and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for the successful co-ordination of tenders in accordance with agreed company processes and best practice methodologies. The Bid and Proposal Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the Bid Writer and Bid Manager to ensure the timely completion of tenders.

Responsibilities

• The Bid and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all incoming Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs), Invitation to Tenders (ITTs) and Presentations within the Bid Team.
• This is a vital role that requires excellent planning, communication, and administrative skills.
• The Bid and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and expanding a database of pre-written content to improve proposal quality and Bid Team productivity.
• The Bid and Proposal Coordinator is also responsible for carrying out tender project work, ad hoc reports and completing PQQs, ITTs and Presentations in a timely manner.

Can I progress beyond the apprenticeship?

There are lots of opportunities to develop into beyond your apprenticeship – these can include progressing through the business area you completed your apprenticeship in or transferring to a different business area. You will be encouraged to continue to study and develop your skills if you wish to do so.

What do we look for?

You will need to be a self-starter and highly organised with good attention to detail. You will demonstrate a positive attitude with a pro-active and organised approach and with good problem-solving skills. We are looking for someone with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications together with strong writing/presentation skills and keen to develop new skills. If you have had a part time job or have some volunteering experience or any hobbies/interests whereby you can demonstrate these skills this would be advantageous.

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) or equivalent including Maths and English

Ideally, we would like to see education up to A-Level standard with grade C or higher in 2 or more subjects.

Accessibility

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please do let us know during the recruitment process and we will do our very best to support you.