Bid & Proposal Co-Ordinator Apprentice

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Location: Leeds, GB Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Company: Eversheds Sutherland

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.

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.

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

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…