Apprentice Pursuits Coordinator

Guildford · Posted 2h ago

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Location: Guildford, United Kingdom
Work type: Onsite
Category: Operations

Apprenticeship to become a Bid and Proposal Coordinator with Arcadis in Guildford, UK. Level 3 apprenticeship with on-the-job training, mentoring, and funding/support for accreditations. Program includes exposure to pursuit and bid management across sectors, with day-release training delivered by RHG Consult.

Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Department: Enabling functions

Application Closing Date: 4th December 2026 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Our Apprenticeship programme offers you an exciting opportunity to jump straight into the professional world and earn a living whilst also studying for professional qualifications. As an Apprentice you will play an active part in driving your career development and will be exposed to a variety of projects across the business. Technical experience is key in our sector, which is why you’ll be supported by your line manager to develop the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours needed to meet your apprenticeship and, to work towards accreditation or chartership where applicable. You’ll be part of a supportive Early Careers community and will work alongside skilled professionals. You’ll benefit from structured on-the-job training, mentoring, plus funding and support for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as the assistance you need to develop and succeed.

Role accountabilities

Join us as an Apprentice Pursuit Coordinator and become part of our central Pursuits Team — the group that helps win new business by creating compelling, customer focused proposals. You’ll be working at the heart of our sales and business development engine, collaborating with experienced Pursuit Managers and Senior Coordinators who will help you grow from day one.

This is an ideal starting point if you’re curious about how organisations compete, win work, and build strong client relationships. You’ll get hands-on experience across a wide range of sectors — from defence and banking to healthcare and residential — giving you real insight into how projects shape the world around us.

If you’re proactive, creative, organised, and excited to learn, this apprenticeship offers a clear pathway into a rewarding career in pursuit and bid management.

On this apprenticeship you will complete the Level 3 Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator standard through our agreed training provider RHG Consult. This will be delivered on a day release basis.

Qualifications & Experience

Have gained a minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications, grade 4-9 Including Maths and English.

Be a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the course and have the right to work in the UK (Apprentice Only)

18 (Level 6) years old and have left full time education when the apprenticeship starts  (Apprentice Only)

You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.

Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.