Trainee Bid Writer

**Vacancy Name**
- Trainee Bid Writer

**Vacancy No**
- VN2947

**Location City**
- SPENNYMOOR

**Description**
- We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Bid Writer to join our Bids & Contracts Team on a Full Time Permanent basis.
You will be working for one of the UK’s largest training providers, enhancing growth opportunities and supporting with new business.

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Role Information**

**DUTIES**
- The following duties will come with training and development from the Bid Team.
- Work in collaboration with relevant Senior/Bid Writer and Bid Manager to support the bid throughout the entire lifespan
- Follow the agreed bid management procedures ensuring they are implemented at each stage of the bid lifespan
- Read, understand and extract the key bid requirements from the documentation received and communicate with all parties via presentations, planning and review meetings
- Review Client specifications and relevant bid documentation to ensure the opportunity fits the business manifesto and Client requirements can be met
- Liaise with internal departments to support with the bid process and prepare a winning bid
- Conduct research needed to write, edit and check bids including evidence gathering to answer bid questions e.g. financial records/achievement rates etc
- Ensure bids are completed accurately and on time
- Keep an accurate bid library, bid tracker and complete due diligence where required, including ad hoc bid administration
- Download potential business opportunities from tendering sites and manage the bid no / no bid process
- Follow up on all bids for feedback and/or attend feedback / debrief sessions
- Ad hoc duties
- Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
- Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
- Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**
We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.
- Great attention to detail

**DESIRABLE CRITERIA**
- Have 1.5 years vocational/work experience.
- Passion for progression within a Bid environment

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
- Don’t just take our word for it though Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all:
- Disability Confident Employer
- Armed Forces Covenant Silver
- Domestic Abuse Covenant
- Durham Enable
- Care Leaver Covenant

It's with this in mind, we hope you will be encouraged to tell us about any reasonable adjustments that may be required if you are invited for an interview.**PURPLE PERKS**
**26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays**
We understand the gift of time, whether it’s to see your loved ones or just spending time doing the things you love. That’s why in addition to your basic allowance of 26 days your annual leave allowance can rise to as much as 44 days per annum (inclusive of BH) because of these amazing extra leave perks:
**Buy & Sell | **You can buy sell up to an extra 5 days annual leave each year
**2YRS Service | **Staff who have 2YRS service received an extra 2 days annual leave
**5YRS Service | **Staff who have 5YRS service receive a further 2 days annual leave
**10YRS Service | **Staff who have 10YRS service receive a further 1 days annual leave

**We have a huge range of perks which you can look at **here**

**HEAD OFFICE PERKS**
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
- Electric Car charging points
- Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
- Onsite Shower
- Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship**Working Flexibly**
If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.**Essential Criteria**

**Education Level**
- Bachelor's Degree

**Level of Vocational Experience**
- 1 year

**Salary Min**

**Salary Max**

**Salary Minimum**
- $23,000.00

**Salary Maximum**
- $25,000.00

**Applications Close Date**
- 01 Sep 2023