Coventry University
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Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are at the heart of what we do and are key to our success, we each play a key role in making a difference and embrace the challenge to improve the lives of our communities.
This role is based within CU Apprenticeships Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Apprenticeships (Governance), your responsibilities will span opportunity scanning, you will drive end-to-end tender response project management, and proposal writing. You will maintain relevant tender portals, review past opportunities, and manage the internal bid/no-bid decision process. This role is pivotal to accelerate the growth of our Higher and Degree Apprenticeship portfolio.
You will project manage bid responses by establishing clear milestones, mapping out project plans, and securing cross-departmental support to ensure deadlines are met. Importantly, you will take lead responsibility for writing, editing, and proofreading high-quality, compliant tender documentation that clearly highlights our win-themes.
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The role also involves managing finance and costing calculations, maintaining a database of tender responses, and analysing outcomes to improve future performance. In addition, you will actively network with external stakeholders, represent the university group at external events, and stay updated on developments in the apprenticeship and higher education sectors.
Our Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate is a target-driven professional with a successful track record in preparing and writing commercial bids, tenders, or proposals. You should be educated to degree level (or hold equivalent relevant experience) and possess significant commercial experience within a customer-service oriented environment.
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Highly developed writing ability alongside superb presentation, networking, and relationship management skills to influence stakeholders.
- Analytical & Technical Aptitude: The capacity to evaluate quantitative and qualitative data, combined with high IT literacy and strict attention to detail for accurate record-keeping.
- Strong Self-Management: The ability to work cohesively in teams, meet tight deadlines, and handle sensitive matters with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
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Prior experience within Higher Education, work-based learning, or apprenticeships is not essential but would be highly advantageous.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry-leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
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