Apprentice Bid & Proposals Coordinator (Level 3)

Apprentice Bid & Proposals Coordinator - Level 3

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Bid & Proposals Coordinator Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes.

All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively t

o a wide variety of stakeholders. Furthermore, you'll spend time with our Business Development Team; you’ll play a key role in supporting external bids and tenders for the Public Sector market. You’ll help identify major opportunities, engage with potential customers and colleagues and contribute to the creation of high-quality, winning proposals.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at the Severn Trent Centre in Coventry, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to gain exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a Level 3 Bid and Proposal qualification. You can find more information about this qualification (known as a standard) by following this link. We encourage you to read this additional information before applying.

What You Will Learn

You will expand your knowledge of:

• Bid Management & Proposal Development
• Understanding the full lifecycle of bids and tenders.
• Learning how to structure and write compelling proposals.
• Exposure to compliance and governance requirements for public sector bids.
• Project & Process Management
• Managing timelines, deliverables, and workflows.
• Using bid management tools and systems.
• Coordinating with multiple stakeholders across departments.
• Commercial Awareness
• Gaining insight into the water and wastewater industry.
• Understanding pricing strategies and value propositions.
• Learning how large-scale contracts are negotiated and delivered.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Developing professional communication skills.
• Building relationships with internal teams and external clients.
• Learning persuasive writing and presentation techniques.
• Market & Customer Insight
• Researching public sector procurement processes and frameworks.
• Identifying trends and opportunities in the utilities market.

Understanding customer needs and how to tailor solutions.

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Learning about water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Understanding sustainability and regulatory considerations.
• Exposure to innovative technologies in the sector.
  

What We Are Looking For

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If You Have The Passion To Succeed That We See In Our Graduates Every Day, You’ll Be a Great Match For Our Programme. We’d Love You To Be Someone With

• Attention to Detail – Accuracy is critical in bids and proposals.
• Strong Communication Skills – Clear writing and confident verbal communication.
• Organisational Skills – Ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Team Player – Comfortable collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive Attitude – Willingness to take initiative and learn.
• Problem-Solving Mindset – Ability to think critically and find solutions.

Adaptability – Can handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About The Programme

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Severn Trent Centre, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Standard: Bid and Proposal

Link to Standard: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0056-v1-0

Apprenticeship Level: 3

Apprenticeship Duration: 24 months (this does not include EPA period)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C are required for this role.

Driving Requirements: There are no driving requirements for this role

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across a 8am – 4pm/9am - 5pm working pattern.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.   

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:  

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)   

Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility) 

Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)    

Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development with our Academy

Retail Offers

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026
  
  

To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.