Apprentice Bid Co-Ordinator

Introduction

Launch your career with Playfords Ltd as an Apprentice Bid Co-Ordinator. Gain hands-on experience supporting winning construction and engineering bids, receive structured training, and develop the skills needed to progress into a future Bid Manager role within a growing, ambitious business

About the Employer

Playfords Ltd is a well-established building services contractor with a proud history dating back to 1925. We deliver electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions for clients across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and public sector environments throughout the UK.
Our success is built on quality, innovation, teamwork and long-term client relationships. We are committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for personal and professional development at every stage of their career. As an Apprentice Bid Co-Ordinator, you will become part of a supportive and ambitious team, working alongside experienced professionals who will help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career in bid management, business development and the wider construction industry.
At Playfords, apprentices are given real responsibility, hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a business with over 100 years of success.

What You'll Do

• As an Apprentice Bid Co-Ordinator, you will support the Estimating, Business Development and Bid Management teams in identifying and securing new business opportunities
• A typical day may include monitoring tender portals for new opportunities, updating the company CRM system, coordinating tender programmes and assisting with the preparation of bid submissions
• You will gather information from departments across the business, help complete pre-qualification questionnaires and tender responses, maintain bid documentation and ensure submissions are accurate, compliant and delivered on time
• You will work closely with experienced estimators, project managers and senior leaders, attending bid review meetings, supporting business development activities and learning how successful bids are developed from opportunity identification through to contract award
• You will also assist with producing professional bid documents, researching clients and projects, developing case studies and supporting post-tender presentations and interviews
• Through structured training and mentoring, you will gain valuable experience in construction, engineering, sales and project delivery, building the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a future Bid Manager role

Training Outcome

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to progress into a permanent Bid Co-Ordinator position, taking increased responsibility for managing tender submissions, client opportunities and bid activities. As experience and knowledge develop, the successful candidate will have a clear pathway towards becoming a Bid Manager, leading major bid and framework submissions and working directly with senior management on growth strategies
• Longer-term career opportunities may include progression into senior bid management, business development, estimating support, account management or wider commercial management roles within the business. Playfords Ltd is committed to developing talent from within and will provide ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities to support career progression as the company continues to grow

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or C

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE