Apprentice - Bid and Proposal Coordinator (level 3)

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Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are a great option for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you’ll be able to learn new skills whilst earning a salary as well as the reputation that comes with working for a ground-breaking company like Siemens.

Here at Siemens we build a better world using digital skills to create greener energy, ground breaking software and ingenious inventions.

Siemens Mobility Ltd help to solve the problems of increasing traffic by working with railway operators to improve the capacity, punctuality and security of their systems. We also ensure that the carbon footprint produced by transportation is kept to a minimum. Within our Mobility division, you will be part of a team helping to secure future contracts that will help shape the future of Rail Transport in the UK and beyond.

We are recruiting school and college leavers to join our apprenticeship scheme who want to make a difference and develop their skills in engineering.

The challenge

Part of being an apprentice at Siemens means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 2 year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the bid and proposal level 3 standard.

Here’s how the programme works:

• When you join the business, you will be allocated both a line manager and a mentor to support you through your apprenticeship
• At the same time you will be signed up with a specialist training provider who will deliver the academic element of your apprenticeship with. To support you, 20% of your standard weekly working hours will be spent studying for your apprenticeship qualification. (20% off the job study time throughout your apprenticeship is still paid for).
• On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you have gained the skills and knowledge to be eligible for membership of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)We will also expect you to finish the elements of the structured learning plan, attendance to all performance evaluations, rotations across the business as well as developing your professional competence throughout.
  

Here is what you can make a difference in:

• Gain a strong understanding the sales life cycle and how it all fits together; from opportunity tracking/pipeline, customer engagement, capture planning, competitive tendering, presentations, negotiations, contract award, implementation, and delivery.
• Understand and follow a detailed proposal process from opportunity qualification/Request for Information (RFI) stage, solution development, bid resource allocation, proposal writing and development, production and submission.
• Understand when to use appropriate supporting templates and procedures, ensuring necessary steps, reviews and signatories are planned prior to proposal submissions.
• Know how to use bid software to compile electronic submissions and understand how e-portals work, including how and where electronic tenders are handled
• Understand how to assist in the dissection of a bid and identify the customer’s key requirements.
• Understand the relevant customer key issues and win strategy for individual proposals/bids.
  

The candidate

We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
• You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible. We can teach you the knowledge on your apprenticeship however its also means a lot to us for you to align to our culture and behaviours.
• Flexible with excellent communication and methodological skills
  

Minimum Educational Requirements:

You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above including maths and English language or 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above.

The benefits of an apprenticeship:

• Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a salary of £12,500 at the same time as well as an annual bonus!
• Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
• Have the chance to work on tenders that will support both jobs and investment and shape the UK’s Rail systems and info structure in the future
• Stay at the fore-front of innovation by joining Europe’s leading engineering and technology company
• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!
  

What else do I need to know?

We’re looking for forward-thinking teammates with the aptitude and attitude to succeed in the world of Siemens. Think this is you? Apply Now.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Organization: Siemens Mobility

Company: Siemens Mobility Limited

Experience Level: not defined

Job Type: Full-time