Bid Coordinator: Proposals, PQQs & Deadlines

Ipsum; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development and progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Bid Coordinator for our Chorley office to support the Business Development team with supplier onboarding, PQQ responses, and cross‑functional information gathering for accurate submissions.

You will manage procurement portals, document libraries and shared inboxes, proofread submissions, track deadlines, and help improve bid templates and collateral while building strong internal relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and time management are essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication is required.
• Experience supporting bids in utilities, construction or industrial sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid schedules, brief contributors, and meet deadlines.
• Prepare and edit proposals, PQQs and standard responses using templates.
• Gather, review and manage technical input from subject matter experts.
• Format, proofread and quality-check final bid documents.
• Ensure win themes and messages are reflected in submissions.
• Manage online procurement portals, CRM updates and bid administration.
• Support bid reporting and maintain document libraries.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ipsum is seeking a Bid Coordinator for our Chorley office to support the Business Development team with supplier onboarding, PQQ responses, and cross‑functional information gathering for accurate submissions.

You will manage procurement portals, document libraries and shared inboxes, proofread submissions, track deadlines, and help improve bid templates and collateral while building strong internal relationships.