Bid & Proposal Co-Ordinator Apprentice

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is offering a Bid & Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice position in the Leeds area. You will learn by joining a fast-paced team, coordinating bid activities, and supporting tender submissions while pursuing a Level 3 qualification.

The role provides hands-on experience in business development within a global law firm, with structured training and progression opportunities, and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 A-Levels.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work in a team.
• Confidence communicating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support a wide range of bid and proposal activities.
• Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and direct to stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of pitch documents and tender submissions.
• Organise meetings and coordinate project activities.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Pitch team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Stakeholder communication

Proactive/adaptable

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Level 3 Bid & Proposal Co-ordinator qualification

3 A-Levels

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: Leeds, GB Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Company: Eversheds Sutherland

* * * The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th October * * *

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Why choose a career in Bids?

At Eversheds Sutherland, winning new business is a team effort. Our award-winning Pitch team plays a vital role in helping the firm secure new opportunities by developing compelling, client-focused proposals and tender submissions across a diverse range of sectors and practice areas.

As a Bid & Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice, you will join a fast-paced, collaborative team at the heart of our business development strategy. You will gain first‑hand experience of how a global law firm wins work, build valuable professional skills, and contribute directly to the firm's continued success.

Bids and proposals is a recognised and rapidly growing profession, offering excellent long‑term career prospects. Through a combination of practical experience, dedicated training and professional qualifications, this apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in bids, business development and marketing.

What will you learn?

You’ll undertake a Level 3 Bid & Proposal Co-ordinator qualification, equivalent to A-Level standard, with training provided by RHG Consult and one day per week dedicated to study.

The programme typically takes up to2 years to complete and is supported by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), the leading global professional body for bid and proposal professionals.

Through this programme, you will develop:

• Proposal and bid management techniques.
• Business development and marketing fundamentals.
• Professional writing and communication skills.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management experience.
• Commercial awareness and client‑focused thinking.
• Organisation and time management skills.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside experienced Pitch Managers and Senior Managers, you will help coordinate and support a wide range of business‑winning activities, including:

• Managing the Pitch team inbox and allocating opportunities to the wider Pitch team.
• Monitoring tender and procurement portals for new opportunities.
• Ensuring opportunities are directed to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Liaising with Client Partners and internal teams to communicate new business opportunities.
• Managing correspondence and responding to routine tender and proposal queries.
• Supporting the preparation and coordination of pitch documents and tender submissions.
• Assisting with pre‑qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and standard information requests.
• Helping maintain and develop the Pitch team's content and knowledge library.
• Organising meetings and coordinating project activities.
• Working with colleagues across the firm to gather information and contribute to winning proposals.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the wider Pitch team

What you need to succeed?

We're looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn and develop their career within a professional services environment.

You will ideally have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A minimum of 3 A-Levels.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable working style.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross‑function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.