United Kingdom onlyJob Description:
Application closing date: Thursday 19th February at 5pm GMT
Please note, you must be able to commute to our office in London (EC3) on a weekly basis.
About us
Veloneticis 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 beenoperatingfor over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance. Processing over £117billion 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 have never been a more exciting time to join us.
The VeloneticApprenticeshipProgramme
Over the course of the programme,you’llstudy for a recognised qualification at the same time asgainingvaluablehands-onexperience in your role, developing practical skills while contributing to real work that makes an impact.
You’llbe supported to learn and grow through a combination of workplace experience and formal training, andyou’llbe paired with abuddyto help you settle in, build confidencein yourroleandconnectwith our Early Careers community.You’lljoin us on a permanentcontractand yourapprenticeship is just the start of yourjourney, laying the foundation forfuturecareerprogressionwithinVelonetic.
Your learning pathway
You’llcomplete theLevel 3 Bid & Proposal Coordinator apprenticeship, whereyou’lllearn important commercial skills that businesses of all types rely on. In this role,you’llhelp 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 wesubmit.
During your apprenticeship,you’lllearn about:
How to use bid and proposal software
The stages of a bid and how they work in a business
Thedifferent rolesin 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
How to understand customer needs and review proposals
Why GDPR and data protection are important
Whatyou’llbe doing
As a member of a Velonetic bid teamyou’llsupport different people across the business to make sure proposal documents are completed on time and to a high standard. You will:
Review customer tender documents, extractingand sharingcriticalinformation for the wider team.
Schedule and organise bid‑related meetings, including preparing agendas and taking notes.
Capture and track actions and work with team members toclose them.
Maintain the bid calendar to ensure deadlines, reviews, and submission dates are tracked accurately.
Format proposal documents to ensure they 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.
Assistsenior bid coordinators or managers with preparing final submission packs.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including Maths and English
3 A Levels grade C and above (or equivalent), includingat least oneessay-based subject
To succeed in this role you will
✔Be interested inworking in a sales/bid and proposal roleandhave the desire to learn more
✔Be self-motivated, with the ability to work independentlyand effectively in a hybrid working environment
✔Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft professionalbid 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
✔Beflexible andeager to learn in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Our Culture
Here at Velonetic, we support with care and compassion.We’reconstantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace.This year we were hugely proud to beofficially certified as a Great Place toWork, andrecognisedas one of the UK’sBest Workplaces for women!You can find out moreabout working at Velonetichere.
Employee Benefits
As a virtual-first organisation, we offer flexible working alongside regular office time for collaboration and growth.We’rebased in the iconic Lloyd’s building(EC3), at the heart of the London Insurance market.You’llbe in the office on average once a week, with flexibility to be in morefrequentlywhenrequired- reasonable travel expenses are covered by the Company.
Our competitive benefits package includes flexible options such as buying or selling annual leave, private medical cover, dental and travel insurance.You’llalso have access to Perks at Work, offering discounts on gift cards, holidays, restaurants, activities, and more.You’llalsobe provided with a laptop and home working equipment to work effectively at home.
Please note, you must be able to commute to our office in London (EC3) on a weekly basis.
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