Bid Writing and Marketing Apprentice
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Company: Pendergate T/A Kindred
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Location: Hertfordshire, AL9 5JN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,875.00 per year
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000033881
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 13/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Brief Description
An exciting entry-level apprenticeship opportunity to learn how to write winning bids and proposals. You will support the Bid Team to produce high-quality submissions for both education and non-education opportunities, including Selection Questionnaires and full tenders/proposals.
Training to be Provided
Working towards completing Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship Standard. Work based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne campus once per month for teaching sessions with Assessor.
Future Prospects
There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.
Vacancy Detail
- Run social media channels (e.g. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) to enhance audience engagement
- Work closely with in-house or external creative agencies to design marketing materials such as brochures and adverts
- Maintain and update customer databases
- Conduct market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups
- Support the marketing manager in delivering agreed activities
- Source advertising opportunities and place adverts in the press or on the radio
- Create awareness of and develop the brand you're marketing
- Communicate with target audiences and build and develop customer relationships
- Bid Writing Support: Draft and edit sections of Selection Questionnaires, method statements and tender responses in Microsoft Word, following guidance and templates
- Content & Evidence Gathering: Collect and organise case studies, client references, CVs, policies and proof points using SharePoint, ensuring information is current and easy to find
- Marketing-Led Value Propositions: Help develop clear, customer-focused messaging that explains our approach, differentiators and outcomes in plain English
- Research & Insight: Carry out competitor and customer research (online/LinkedIn and desk-based), summarising key insights that strengthen our responses and positioning
- Compliance & Document Control: Build and maintain question/response trackers, ensure word counts and submission instructions are met, and keep version control tidy
- Quality Checks: Proofread for spelling, grammar, consistency, and formatting; cross-check facts, dates and references; and ensure the final document looks professional
- Submission Support & Delivery Targets: Support packaging and uploading submissions to client portals where required, and work to weekly targets (c. 1 quality bid and 2 Selection Questionnaires), escalating risks early if deadlines are at risk
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in bid kick-offs and brainstorm sessions, bringing ideas to improve scoring, structure and competitive advantage