Bid consultants launch applications for next graduate cohort
Bid consultants Eib has launched their seventh graduate cohort, calling on applications for the Chartered Management Consultant (ChMC) accredited training and development programme.
The two-year structured graduate programme provides milestone qualifications at the end of year two through the Association of Proposal Management Professionals certification and ChMC associate certification at the end of year three.
In addition, the programme balances technical and bid writing skills with soft skills such as resilience, public speaking and personal development, producing well-rounded graduates who deliver exceptional outcomes.
The initiative is part of Eib’s commitment to the 5% club, a movement of employers committed to achieving 5% of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions, including graduates and apprentices.
Currently, more than 16 per cent of Eib’s workforce are in earn and learn positions, receiving internal and external training, mentoring, and support.
Their approach to helping new talent includes accelerate their careers, whether that be in bid writing, management, graphic design or administration, is flexible to support individual needs.
This includes providing opportunities to attend industry events, achieve accreditations, and pursue interests such as AI or wellbeing.
Eib have also been able to grow and retain talent by developing their workforce to the highest standard while integrating them into a supportive culture which strives for continuous learning.
The development of graduates is further accelerated by providing them the opportunity to work across a breadth of sectors with a range of clients.
This allows them to build a professional portfolio, enabling them to add real value and progress through the business.
Over 18 graduates and apprenticeship alumni continuing to grow within the business and a third of Eib’s senior management team have also completed the graduate programme.
Speaking about the scheme, Sam Waller said: “At EiB, learning and development started from day one. I am supported through structured graduate training, and soft skills development, while working on real projects.
“Being a graduate in a fast growing industry is rewarding; I learn directly from experienced colleagues to apply established best practice as I develop in my role.”
Joe Stewart, deputy professional head of graduate development, said: “I am privileged to contribute to EiB’s 5% Club commitments by recruiting, training, and managing our yearly graduate cohort.
“I never get tired of seeing career starters grow in confidence and flourish on our most complex assignments, due to EiB’s sustained investment in their potential.”
