Bid & Proposal Apprentice

Job Description

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday 19th February at 5pm GMT

Must be able to commute to our office in London (EC3) on a weekly basis.

Velonetic is a technology‑focused service provider transforming insurance transactions in the London market. A joint venture by DXC Technology, Lloyd’s, and the International Underwriting Association (IUA), we have been operating for over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance. Processing over £1.17 billion worth of premium and claims transactions today, we are building a new digital platform and services that will enable our customers to move transactions and money through the processing lifecycle with greater efficiency and speed, releasing time to drive innovation and focus on higher value activities.

As the insurance market evolves at an unprecedented pace, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Over the course of the programme, you’ll study for a recognised qualification at the same time as gaining valuable hands‑on experience in your role, developing practical skills while contributing to real work that makes an impact.

You’ll be supported to learn and grow through a combination of workplace experience and formal training, and you’ll be paired with a buddy to help you settle in, build confidence in your role and connect with our Early Careers community. You’ll join us on a permanent contract and your apprenticeship is just the start of your journey, laying the foundation for future career progression within Velonetic.

You’ll complete the Level 3 Bid & Proposal Coordinator apprenticeship
, where you’ll learn important commercial skills that businesses of all types rely on. In this role, you’ll help with the whole proposal process — from the moment a company shows interest in a new opportunity, to organising the work needed to go for it, and helping put together the final documents we submit.

• How to use bid and proposal software
• The stages of a bid and how they work in a business
• The different roles in a bid team and how they work together
• Using tools like CRM systems and knowledge libraries
• Proofreading and editing proposal documents
• Planning the resources needed for a bid and checking documents for compliance
• Understanding customer needs and reviewing proposals
• The importance of GDPR and data protection

As a member of a Velonetic bid team you’ll support different people across the business to ensure proposal documents are completed on time and to a high standard. You will:

• Review customer tender documents, extracting and sharing critical information for the wider team.
• Schedule and organise bid‑related meetings, including preparing agendas and taking notes.
• Capture and track actions, working with team members to close the work.
• Maintain the bid calendar to ensure deadlines, reviews, and submission dates are tracked accurately.
• Format proposal documents to meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.
• Upload and organise content in shared drives or document management systems.
• Liaise with contributors across the business to gather inputs, chase outstanding tasks, and clarify requirements.
• Assist senior bid coordinators or managers with preparing final submission packs.

• 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including Maths and English
• 3 A Levels grade C and above (or equivalent), including at least one essay‑based subject

• Be interested in working in a sales/bid and proposal role and have the desire to learn more.
• Be self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a hybrid working environment.
• Have strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional bid and proposal documentation.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and work well in a team.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Show creativity and adaptability in solving problems.
• Be flexible and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Here at Velonetic, we support with care and…