Bid Coordinator

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd seeks a bid coordinator to support proposals, coordinate meetings and manage project administration. Hybrid work between home and Leatherhead, with emphasis on timely delivery and accurate trackers.

Applicants should have experience in bid processes, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work within matrix teams. Security clearance will be required prior to appointment, potentially taking up to 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid coordination, proposal support, project administration, project coordination or similar business support role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, managing actions and supporting delivery against deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience working within collaborative teams and Matrix organisations.
• Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Engineering, Consultancy or Public Sector environments would be advantageous.
• Understanding of bid and proposal processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience maintaining trackers, schedules and document repositories.
• Strong document formatting and presentation preparation skills.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement processes is desirable.
• Understanding of APMP and Shipley principles would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid activities and support proposal development.
• Assist with project administration and coordination to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate meetings, actions and delivery milestones, tracking progress.
• Format documents and prepare polished presentations.
• Maintain trackers, schedules and document repositories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in matrix organisations.

Skills

Bid coordination

Proposal support

Project administration

Meeting coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Defence/public sector knowledge

APMP/Shipley knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

We have a new requirement for a bid coordinator to work for a client of ours.

This role has been deemed as Inside IR35.

Work will be completed on a hybrid basis between home and Leatherhead.

Skills required:

• Experience in bid coordination, proposal support, project administration, project coordination or similar business support role.
• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities.
• Experience coordinating meetings, managing actions and supporting delivery against deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Experience working within collaborative teams and Matrix organisations.
• Experience within Defence, Nuclear, Engineering, Consultancy or Public Sector environments would be advantageous.
• Understanding of bid and proposal processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience maintaining trackers, schedules and document repositories.
• Strong document formatting and presentation preparation skills.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement processes is desirable.
• Understanding of APMP and Shipley principles would be beneficial.

Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.