Bid Coordinator

Brandon James; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life assurance

Study sponsorship with paid study-leav

Sabbaticals

Cycle to work

Virtual GP service

Season ticket loans

Company day out

Volunteering scheme

Enhanced learning and development

Job summary

Brandon James in Manchester is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join an award-winning architectural and heritage consultancy. You will manage end-to-end bid submissions and coordinate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality proposals.

The role requires excellent Adobe InDesign skills, sharp attention to detail, and proven bid coordination experience. Enjoy hybrid working with at least three days in the office and up to two days from home, plus generous study leave and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating bids or managing bid submissions.
• InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite proficiency is required.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bid process and ensure procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and materials.
• Use InDesign to create high-quality bid submissions and layouts.
• Review bid content for consistency, accuracy and quality.
• Coordinate imagery and graphics for bids and tenders.
• Maintain bid libraries, staff CVs and project case studies.
• Analyse bids to identify lessons learned and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with business development and marketing teams.

Skills

InDesign

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Bid coordination experience

Graphic design (nice to have)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Procurement portals

Job description

Bid Coordinator

We are working with an award-winning, employee-owned architectural and heritage consultancy, to recruit a Bid Coordinator for their Manchester hub.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong bid coordination experience, excellent InDesign skills and an interest in architecture and the built environment to join a highly regarded international practice.

The Role | Bid Coordinator

As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for the project management and delivery of high-quality bid submissions, working across multiple deadlines and with a variety of internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end bid process and ensuring procedures are followed correctly
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials
• Using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create high-quality bid submissions
• Reviewing and proofreading bid content to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality
• Designing layouts for bids and tenders, including coordinating relevant imagery and graphics
• Maintaining bid libraries, staff CVs, project case studies and photography
• Reviewing both successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learnt
• Taking ownership of improvements and efficiencies within the bidding process
• Working closely with business development and marketing teams

About You

• Excellent Adobe InDesign skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• Experience working on high-value bids
• Previous bid coordination or bid management experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would also be beneficial, alongside graphic design skills or experience using procurement portals.

In Return?

• Salary: £30,000-£35,000
• Agile, flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Sabbaticals
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service
• Subscription fees
• Company day out
• Volunteering scheme
• Enhanced learning and development opportunities

REFERENCE: 22857MC