Bid and Proposal Coordinator

Help shape opportunities. Win new business. Make a difference.

We are looking for an organised, detail-focused and proactive Bid and Proposal Coordinator to support the development of high-quality bids, tenders and proposals. In this role you will help secure funding and contract opportunities across apprenticeships, adult education and skills provision. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious training provider where your work will directly contribute to our future success.

About the Role
Reporting to the Bid Manager, you will coordinate and support the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are compliant, compelling and delivered on time. You will work closely with colleagues across the company to gather information, conduct research, draft responses and manage bid documentation.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Coordinating bid activity, timelines and submission deadlines 
•    Maintaining bid trackers, compliance documents and audit records 
•    Researching commissioner priorities, labour market information and funding opportunities 
•    Drafting and editing tender responses, grant applications and business proposals 
•    Collating supporting evidence and ensuring submission compliance 
•    Managing document control, approvals and version management 

About You
You are highly organised, deadline-driven and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You combine excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes.

Essential:
•    Experience coordinating bids, tenders, proposals, grant applications or similar deadline-driven projects 
•    Excellent written English with strong editing and proofreading skills 
•    Strong organisational and time-management skills 
•    Ability to interpret requirements, specifications and evaluation criteria 
•    Strong research and analytical capabilities 
•    High levels of accuracy and attention to detail 
•    Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable:
•    Experience within a bid, proposal, tender or business development role 
•    Knowledge of apprenticeships, adult skills provision or education and training contracts 
•    Understanding of public-sector procurement and grant funding 
•    APMP membership, training or a relevant qualification

About CT Skills
We invest heavily in our people and are committed to helping you succeed.  You will receive:
•    A structured induction and onboarding programme
•    Ongoing professional development opportunities 
•    Supportive and collaborative working environment 
•    Opportunities to contribute to major company projects

CT Skills is a growing, forward thinking training provider with a strong reputation for quality.  We are proudly graded Good by Ofsted and hold industry leading accreditations including ISO 9001 and Matrix. We support thousands of apprentices and online learners each year and work closely with employers and the Department for Education and Department for Work and Pensions. Our PRAISE values guide everything we do, creating a culture where professionalism, innovation and continuous improvement thrive.

What We Offer
•    36 days holiday (including bank holidays)
•    Contributory pension scheme
•    Free BUPA Health Cash Plan
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Life assurance
•    Health support app
•    Free eye tests 
•    Flexible hybrid working
•    Volunteering and wellbeing days
•    Birthday and work anniversary celebrations
•    All working equipment provided

If you want to be part of a business where your ideas matter, your development is supported and your work genuinely makes a difference - you’ll feel at home at CT Skills.

CT Skills is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
CT Skills is committed to safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of our learners and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Should your application be successful; and as your role may include engagement with Under 18’s; an enhanced disclosure will be requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any contractual offer will be subject to rigorous vetting procedures.
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