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Placement details

Overview 

Location: Manchester

Start date: October 2026

Application criteria:

• Someone with a desire to develop and progress within a bids and business development role.
• You must have 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths, at Grade 4 or above, as well as 3 A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grade C or above.

Key skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with a wide range of people.
• High level of attention to detail with significant emphasis on accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A problem-solving mindset and willingness to try new approaches.
• Motivated with an interest in how businesses grow, marketing, or professional environments.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

Application deadline: Applications open Monday 20 April and close Friday 29 May. Please note the role may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received, so apply quickly to ensure you don't miss out.

How to apply: Click 'Apply Now' at the top of this page!

About the Addleshaw Goddard Bids Coordinator Apprenticeship

This programme will allow you to gain hands-on experience in an extremely varied role, supporting the firm in winning new work from clients. You will work within the Bids team to help develop, coordinate and deliver high-quality bids, proposals and presentations. You will work towards completing the Bids and Proposal Coordinator Level 3 apprenticeship with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals as part of the programme.

Upon completion of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to progress within the team and continue building your career with them (subject to vacancies).

Below are some of the responsibilities for this role:

• Check emails for new bid opportunities or updates, maintain the bids database, and schedule meetings to progress projects.
• Research clients, competitors, and the legal market to help the team build strong, tailored bids.
• Create, edit and format bid documents to a professional standard in line with the firm's brand guidelines.
• Liaise with colleagues, including lawyers, to gather information on their expertise for inclusion in bids.
• Support the team with general administration, including organising files and keeping records of bid progress and outcomes up to date.
• Share ideas for improving the way bids are managed and information is presented.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Starting salary of £21,500 a year, with the potential for salary increments in your second year.
• Core benefits including Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension, and Bonus schemes.
• Additional Health & Wellbeing benefits including access to healthcare, mental health support, and wellbeing and lifestyle initiatives.

About Addleshaw Goddard

Addleshaw Goddard is a leading international law firm that works with some of the world's most exciting businesses, from tech start-ups to global brands. Trusted by thousands of organisations in over 100 countries, they provide expert legal advice across a range of industries including finance, retail, energy, and healthcare. Whether you're interested in business development, professional services, or working on cutting-edge deals, Addleshaw Goddard offers an exciting place to start your career.

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