Bid Administrator Apprentice Location: Tamworth Salary: £21,575 Are you looking to start a new and exciting career as a Bid Administrator? The Tenders Team works across the business, supporting account management colleagues with existing customers and helping our sales team secure new opportunities. We are looking for a motivated individual who is a strong team player, has excellent attention to detail, and enjoys administrative work. Working within the bids team will give you exposure to all areas of the business and enable you to develop key skills, including organisation, communication, writing, and creativity. No two days are the same, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working in a fast paced environment. You will complete the Bid and Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship (Level 3), which typically takes 18-21 months to complete. This role is offered on a permanent basis, with the intention of confirming your permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Are you a confident communicator who can quickly absorb and apply information? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast moving environment? Are you looking for an organisation that will invest in your development and provide a clear pathway for career progression? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Key Purpose of Role To provide effective administrative support for the Tenders team. This role involves supporting with the identification and qualification of opportunities, completing PQQs/SQs and working with other departments to update bid library information. Supporting the renewal of existing business and the winning of new business opportunities. The Bid Administrator role at phs will involve: Maintaining the database for prospective customers' web based portals, ensuring accurate and relevant registration details are held. Proactively progressing the registration of expressions of interest on prospective customer web based portals. Reviewing incoming potential opportunities, highlighting those that may be relevant and sharing with the relevant sales leads. Completing Supplier Questionnaires and Pre Qualification Questionnaires. Maintaining the Bids Library of corporate and divisional standard general documentation. Maintaining the register of wins/losses and client feedback. Ensuring the tender renewal pipeline database is updated / relevant and contains the latest market intelligence for future bids. Managing the team email inbox and inbound bid calls. Quality assure content for accuracy. Supporting the Head of Tenders with the creation of bespoke reports. Working as part of the team to continuously improve how we operate. The ideal candidate for a Bid Administrator at phs will have: Experience Essential: Experience of using Microsoft Office. Desirable: Experience of working in a Bids/Sales Environment. The ability to understand, through experience and/or qualifications, the sales process and new sales leads. The ideal candidate will have experience using Salesforce, InDesign and portal software (training will be offered if required). Qualifications Essential: Typically, applicants will have 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grade C or above. If not already achieved, then Level 2 in English and maths will be required prior to end point assessment for those aged under 19. Desirable: Post school academic / personal achievement. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential: The confidence to communicate with senior buyers or managers to obtain tender opportunities and/or process sales leads and bids. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Great attention to detail even when under pressure and the ability to multitask and manage own workload. Desirable: Understanding of the procurement process for public and private sector. Personal Attributes Essential: Pro active 'can do' attitude. A confident telephone manner and problem solving skills. In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get: An apprenticeship salary of £21,575 in a full time position. Great working hours (37.5 hours a week) with flexible working options considered. The opportunity to join a growing team and to develop your career with us. The opportunity to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship. In addition to the apprenticeship, on completion of the qualification you will be eligible for membership of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with phs Perks. Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in house training. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total) plus a Buy / Sell holiday scheme. Free parking onsite so no parking costs. Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
25/05/2026
Full time
Bid Administrator Apprentice Location: Tamworth Salary: £21,575 Are you looking to start a new and exciting career as a Bid Administrator? The Tenders Team works across the business, supporting account management colleagues with existing customers and helping our sales team secure new opportunities. We are looking for a motivated individual who is a strong team player, has excellent attention to detail, and enjoys administrative work. Working within the bids team will give you exposure to all areas of the business and enable you to develop key skills, including organisation, communication, writing, and creativity. No two days are the same, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working in a fast paced environment. You will complete the Bid and Proposal Coordinator Apprenticeship (Level 3), which typically takes 18-21 months to complete. This role is offered on a permanent basis, with the intention of confirming your permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Are you a confident communicator who can quickly absorb and apply information? Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast moving environment? Are you looking for an organisation that will invest in your development and provide a clear pathway for career progression? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Key Purpose of Role To provide effective administrative support for the Tenders team. This role involves supporting with the identification and qualification of opportunities, completing PQQs/SQs and working with other departments to update bid library information. Supporting the renewal of existing business and the winning of new business opportunities. The Bid Administrator role at phs will involve: Maintaining the database for prospective customers' web based portals, ensuring accurate and relevant registration details are held. Proactively progressing the registration of expressions of interest on prospective customer web based portals. Reviewing incoming potential opportunities, highlighting those that may be relevant and sharing with the relevant sales leads. Completing Supplier Questionnaires and Pre Qualification Questionnaires. Maintaining the Bids Library of corporate and divisional standard general documentation. Maintaining the register of wins/losses and client feedback. Ensuring the tender renewal pipeline database is updated / relevant and contains the latest market intelligence for future bids. Managing the team email inbox and inbound bid calls. Quality assure content for accuracy. Supporting the Head of Tenders with the creation of bespoke reports. Working as part of the team to continuously improve how we operate. The ideal candidate for a Bid Administrator at phs will have: Experience Essential: Experience of using Microsoft Office. Desirable: Experience of working in a Bids/Sales Environment. The ability to understand, through experience and/or qualifications, the sales process and new sales leads. The ideal candidate will have experience using Salesforce, InDesign and portal software (training will be offered if required). Qualifications Essential: Typically, applicants will have 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grade C or above. If not already achieved, then Level 2 in English and maths will be required prior to end point assessment for those aged under 19. Desirable: Post school academic / personal achievement. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential: The confidence to communicate with senior buyers or managers to obtain tender opportunities and/or process sales leads and bids. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Great attention to detail even when under pressure and the ability to multitask and manage own workload. Desirable: Understanding of the procurement process for public and private sector. Personal Attributes Essential: Pro active 'can do' attitude. A confident telephone manner and problem solving skills. In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get: An apprenticeship salary of £21,575 in a full time position. Great working hours (37.5 hours a week) with flexible working options considered. The opportunity to join a growing team and to develop your career with us. The opportunity to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship. In addition to the apprenticeship, on completion of the qualification you will be eligible for membership of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with phs Perks. Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in house training. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total) plus a Buy / Sell holiday scheme. Free parking onsite so no parking costs. Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
Head of Digital Caerphilly Competitive salary + bonus About the role As Head of Digital at phs, you will lead the performance, optimisation and future direction of our digital channels, owning digital trading and driving commercial growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital roadmap, stabilising and enhancing the newly launched website, and embedding modern digital ways of working across the organisation. Responsibilities Owning digital commercial performance including revenue, conversion, margin and customer lifetime value Leading the digital trading plan aligned to business goals, marketing activity and seasonal priorities Optimising the website experience across navigation, search, merchandising and checkout Partnering with marketing, technology and external suppliers to improve performance and stability Driving digital transformation including CRO, SEO, analytics and experimentation frameworks Qualifications Must have Proven experience leading digital trading in a retail or B2B services environment Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering revenue growth Expertise in ecommerce, CRO, SEO, analytics and digital operations Experience stabilising and optimising newly launched digital platforms Strong stakeholder management across commercial, marketing and technology teams Ability to use data and insight to drive decisions and continuous improvement Experience working with external agencies and technology partners Experience building or developing digital teams and capability Desirable Experience in transformation or digitally evolving organisations Exposure to agile or product-led delivery models Benefits Competitive salary + bonus Company car or car allowance Virtual GP for you and your household Buy and sell holiday scheme Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with 'phs Perks' Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training Apprenticeship opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total) plus a Buy / Sell holiday scheme Free Parking onsite so no parking costs Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more About phs phs Group was founded in 1963 and is a leading provider of hygiene services across the UK, Spain and Ireland, supporting over 90,000 customers across more than 300,000 locations. We operate across a range of specialist businesses including washrooms, healthcare, floorcare, consumables, compliance, waste management and more, all focused on helping customers create safer, more efficient and sustainable workplaces. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring our people can bring their true selves to work.
21/05/2026
Full time
Head of Digital Caerphilly Competitive salary + bonus About the role As Head of Digital at phs, you will lead the performance, optimisation and future direction of our digital channels, owning digital trading and driving commercial growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital roadmap, stabilising and enhancing the newly launched website, and embedding modern digital ways of working across the organisation. Responsibilities Owning digital commercial performance including revenue, conversion, margin and customer lifetime value Leading the digital trading plan aligned to business goals, marketing activity and seasonal priorities Optimising the website experience across navigation, search, merchandising and checkout Partnering with marketing, technology and external suppliers to improve performance and stability Driving digital transformation including CRO, SEO, analytics and experimentation frameworks Qualifications Must have Proven experience leading digital trading in a retail or B2B services environment Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering revenue growth Expertise in ecommerce, CRO, SEO, analytics and digital operations Experience stabilising and optimising newly launched digital platforms Strong stakeholder management across commercial, marketing and technology teams Ability to use data and insight to drive decisions and continuous improvement Experience working with external agencies and technology partners Experience building or developing digital teams and capability Desirable Experience in transformation or digitally evolving organisations Exposure to agile or product-led delivery models Benefits Competitive salary + bonus Company car or car allowance Virtual GP for you and your household Buy and sell holiday scheme Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with 'phs Perks' Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training Apprenticeship opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total) plus a Buy / Sell holiday scheme Free Parking onsite so no parking costs Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more About phs phs Group was founded in 1963 and is a leading provider of hygiene services across the UK, Spain and Ireland, supporting over 90,000 customers across more than 300,000 locations. We operate across a range of specialist businesses including washrooms, healthcare, floorcare, consumables, compliance, waste management and more, all focused on helping customers create safer, more efficient and sustainable workplaces. At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce, ensuring our people can bring their true selves to work.
PHS Group Ltd. in Caerphilly seeks a Head of Digital to lead the performance and future direction of digital channels. The role focuses on digital trading and optimising the newly launched website, enhancing user experience and driving growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ecommerce, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to lead digital teams. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonuses, company car, and a robust training program.
21/05/2026
Full time
PHS Group Ltd. in Caerphilly seeks a Head of Digital to lead the performance and future direction of digital channels. The role focuses on digital trading and optimising the newly launched website, enhancing user experience and driving growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ecommerce, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to lead digital teams. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonuses, company car, and a robust training program.