Digital Support Apprentice

Callan Bid Services are on the hunt for a dynamic, organised, and self-motivated apprentice to join rapidly growing business. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the Director to gain vital experience to develop your career. Based in Airdrie town centre, Callan Bid Services partners with a variety of organisations to support bids, tenders and contracts for the public and private sector.

The successful apprentice will be working closely with the Director, supporting day-to-day operations, managing social media channels and communicating with customers. As your confidence grows, you will be given the opportunity to manage the website and social media strategy.

This opportunity will be supported by a modern apprenticeship delivered by QA.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the coordination of the customer bid process, including tracking deadlines, research and managing documentation
• Managing bid portals – reviewing available contracts and matching to customer specification
• Supporting in managing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including obtaining quotes and negotiating terms
• Manage and support requests, relating to specific Bid requests using Outlook
• Learn how to become a power user in this system, over the duration of your apprenticeship, leading to expert knowledge and skills in supporting customers
• You will become proficient in all office applications, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and presentation packages
• Contribute to reporting, appending data, and recording shared files to support the organisational requirements
• As you become competent in the role, you will be given ownership for managing the business’ social media channels and website to growth audience engagement to secure business

Required skills:

Callan Bid Services are looking for a hard-working individual who can use their own initiative, with strong communications skills. Attention to detail is essential, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Salary:

£12,074 per annum

Working hours:

27 hours per week, working hours can be negotiated.

Benefits:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• 27 days annual leave 

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!