Head of Bids and Sales Operations, The Oxford-Group Review
at City & Guilds
Degree Apprenticeship
Procurement, Sales
Home based
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
My role is varied and involves leading a team across bids and sales operations. Responding to proposals / tenders, CRM management, ensuring sales operations is supporting events and marketing activity to set our sales team up for success with our existing an potential clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
My L7 Executive Development Programme has provided the right basis to support my leadership and how I now perform as a leader in our business.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have done both, I have further developed skills and learnt new skills and leadership behaviours
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was excellent, a good mix of content that built on previous modules to deepen the learning and sustain leadership behaviours
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has been very supportive and provided guidance and support as requested.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I had a coach to support me along with regular workshops, masterclasses and peer learning groups
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am more curious and strategic in my thinking.
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
Peer support and learning activities. Teams channels and chat functions. Regular drop-in sessions
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend City & Guilds to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel appreciated and empowered to fulfil my role effectively
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to City & Guilds?
The organisation cares about making a difference to developing skills and people, it’s our mission and this is demonstrated internally and externally
