Bid and Framework Support Apprentice

NEC is cultivating an environment driven by training and development and we are committed to investing in the success of our employees. We're also committed to providing opportunities for Apprentices, giving you the ability to gain valuable skills and capabilities, and a great start to the next step in your career.
You'll be part of an effective and successful team which helps to win new business in the exciting IT sector, through new business tenders and proposals.
Your roles and responsibilities include;
- Review and filter opportunities received via procurement & client portals: ensuring they are disseminated to the relevant NEC business area in a timely manner
- Working with bid managers on preparation and submission of tender documents, including template setup, formatting and tracking
- Completing standard company information in client questionnaires
- Monitoring and managing shared mailboxes
- Uploading documents to internal and external portals, ensuring robust document control
- General administration and maintenance to support the team in updating in-house content library of Company Information and Knowledge Management
- Appropriate liaison and support of bid stakeholders
- Provide advice and guidance to NEC colleagues
- Working on Frameworks and dealing with all invoicing, payment and delivery enquiries through access to back-office systems and liaison with the finance and delivery teams

What opportunities will be available to you?
- Attend regular training and development sessions with an assigned mentor
- Work with a dedicated apprentice mentor who will support and develop you throughout your apprenticeship
- You will be given the necessary training and development to distinguish yourself early in your career with NEC

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software and Solutions, you are provided with the following;
- Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an addition cost)
- 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell
- 4x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
- A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
- A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs

At NEC Software Solutions you will be working towards the Business Admin Apprenticeship Level 3 over the duration of 18 months.- Requirements and Prospectus**Desired Skills**

The ability to use the Microsoft Office products Good keyboard and telephone skills Good organisational skills Ability to communicate effectively working independently and as part of a team Problem solving and multitasking

**Personal qualities**

Proactive, highly motivated with an enthusiasm to solve client problems
Building relationships and people skills
Listening and verbal communication
Good attention to detail

**Qualifications required**

5 GCSEs at a grade 4/C or above, preferably maths and English

**Future prospects**

On going training and development.

**Training to be delivered**

Business Administrator Apprenticeship L3
Functional Skills in maths and English if required
- About the EmployerWe're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation).

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way.

The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

**Employer**

NEC Software Solutions - Head office Site

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- **Address**

BizSpace 1st Floor

Hertfordshire

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7DX

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