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Bids and proposal co-ordinator Review

at Softcat

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
It involves working closely with members of my team to win contracts and write bids.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love it completely and I believe there is no better place to work than Softcat.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes it has even developed the simple skills like communication etc etc.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, It has a clear cut path for progression for all employees.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive support every single day from managers and even staff from different teams.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Loads of support with seminars and training sessions happening every 2 weeks.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It does because it teaches me skills off the job which are applicable to my day to day working.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are all the time aswell as activities for charity etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Softcat to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its flexible, not too much pressure and you will enjoy the environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Softcat?
Enjoy it and pray you get the job!
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