Apprentice Bid Writer

AxisCLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

Becoming an apprentice at AxisCLC is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job. You will be expected to attend school/college once a week as part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you could be offered a permanent position.

We are looking for an Apprentice Bid Writer to join our expanding Bids team and support the delivery of high-quality, compliant and competitive bid submissions. This role plays a key part in the administrative and coordination activity that underpins successful bids. You will support bid writers and senior bid colleagues by managing tender administration, maintaining compliance information and ensuring bid documentation is accurate, well organised and submitted on time.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the bid team as required, including:
• Supporting in the preparation of Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) documents and bid responses
• Collating current company information for including in PQQ/bid documents
• Researching current and future clients to provide background information
• Arranging and attending all PQQ/bid meetings and taking minutes
• Maintaining bid files to ensure all files hold the correct, current information
• Using a variety of software packages, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc., to produce correspondence and documents and to maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases
• Diary management for bid managers
• Project support for members of the bid team
• Liaising with staff in other departments and with external contacts
• Booking travel/hotels/meetings rooms/catering as required
• Taking minutes during meetings as required and distributing to relevant parties
• Creating document packs in preparation for meetings.

About You

• 4 GCSE grades A-C (or equivalent), including maths & English or the ability to reach this level during the apprenticeship programme
• Good standards of written and verbal communication
• IT literate - able to work with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and navigate the internet, including social media
• Able to work in a team
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Self motivated and organised
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Telephone skills
• A levels or degree
• Previous administration experience
• A driving licence and vehicle is beneficial due to location of the Sheffield office and occasional travel, but not essential

What We Offer

• Salary of £8 per hour plus benefits including:
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Travel Expense Coverage: Enabling all apprentices to travel to/from college and/or apprentice/work related events.
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Access to Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• Access to Learning and development opportunities: These include financial wellbeing, technical skills and coaching.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.