Job Title:
Bids Coordinator
Job Purpose:
Our client is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and driven Bid Coordinator to support the Bids Manager in the implementation of winning bid strategies. Key responsibilities include coordinating, preparing, and managing bids and proposals, ensuring best-practice standards are maintained throughout the bid process. The successful candidate will support daily bid management activities, collaborate effectively within the team, and contribute to a positive and professional working environment. The role requires close liaison with technical leads and managers, maintaining strong working relationships to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality bid submissions.
Responsibilities:
- Support the bid team throughout the bid process, including pre- and post-submission analysis.
- Maintain bid status updates, communications, and CRM records.
- Manage, review, and update bid library content.
- Liaise with Solutions Teams and Product Specialists to create and maintain bid solutions and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate the updating and maintenance of employee CVs and qualifications through the HR team.
- Coordinate bid production activities for prequalification questionnaires.
- Ensure bid responses meet quality standards and target win rates.
- Plan and coordinate bid responses to ensure submissions are completed within deadlines.
- Consolidate content from contributors into the required format and identify gaps for escalation.
- Review and interpret client bid documentation, submission requirements, and deadlines.
- Contribute to proposal writing, content development, and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with bid procedures, governance requirements, and best practices.
- Conduct and coordinate market research to support bid submissions.
- Support the writing, editing, and review of proposals.
- Assist with proposal review sessions and brainstorming meetings when required.
- Ensure all bid submissions comply with company branding guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date company CVs.
- Develop and maintain the bid knowledge library and model responses in collaboration with the Solutions Team.
- Assist with planning and coordinating the monthly reporting cycle.
- Lead assigned topics and collaborate with subject matter experts to obtain relevant content and updates.
- Maintain current and accurate standard company information and compliance documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication with external stakeholders involved in proposal production.
- Ensure effective internal communication regarding the production and delivery of bid proposals.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Bids Manager.
- Support members of the Bid and Sales Teams and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as required to support the Bids Management function.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 1–3 years' experience in a bids, proposals, or tender environment.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience within the energy, water, or professional services sectors preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of public sector bidding processes.
- Knowledge of public procurement regulations and procedures.
- Experience working with public sector organisations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet time-critical deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
- Strong written, analytical, and numerical skills.