Bid Coordinator

3Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

3Search in Manchester is seeking a Bid Coordinator passionate about architecture to manage end-to-end bid processes and produce high-quality submissions using InDesign.

You will work with partners and internal stakeholders, coordinate layouts and graphics, and ensure accuracy across content. Hybrid work, 3 days in office with up to 2 days WFH, and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Experience with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience on high-value bids; bid coordination desirable.
• Graphic design skills would be beneficial.
• Experience using procurement portals advantageous.
• Experience in architecture or construction desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process and ensure bid procedures are followed correctly.
• Work with partners and internal stakeholders to produce proposals and materials.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to produce submissions.
• Design bid layouts and coordinate relevant images and graphics.
• Proofread and review content for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain bid libraries, including CVs, case studies, and photography.
• Support bid analysis, including wins, losses and lessons learnt.
• Identify and implement improvements across the bid process.
• Collaborate with business development and marketing teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Bid coordination

Graphic design

Procurement portals

Architecture/Construction exposure

Tools

InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

I’m currently working with an award-winning architectural and heritage consultancy who are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join their Manchester studio. This is a great opportunity for a creative Bid Coordinator with a genuine passion for architecture, strong InDesign skills and someone looking to gain experience working on high-value bids.

The Role

• Manage the end-to-end bid process and ensure bid procedures are followed correctly
• Work closely with partners and internal stakeholders to produce proposals and presentation materials
• Use Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign to produce high-quality submissions
• Design bid and tender layouts and coordinate relevant images and graphics
• Proofread and review content to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Maintain bid libraries, including staff CVs, case studies and project photography
• Support bid analysis, including wins, losses and lessons learnt
• Identify and implement improvements across the bid process
• Work collaboratively with business development and marketing teams

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working on high-value bids
• Previous bid coordination or management experience is desirable
• Graphic design skills would be beneficial
• Experience using procurement portals is advantageous
• Experience within architecture or construction would be desirable
• Agile, flexible and hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the office, up to 2 days WFH
• Annual leave increasing with long service
• Life assurance
• Study sponsorship with paid study leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Virtual GP service