Bid Coordinator (SC)

LA International; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Bid Coordinator to support the delivery of complex bids and proposals within a Defence and Nuclear business.

You will work with Bid Managers, Business Development, Commercial and Technical teams to coordinate bid activities, manage clarification responses, maintain trackers and schedules, organise meetings and support the production of high-quality submissions. The role requires SC clearance and is on-site in Surrey (3 days).

Qualifications

• Experience in bid coordination, proposal support, project coordination or administration.
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing actions, trackers and deadlines.
• Excellent document management, formatting and communication skills.
• Defence, Nuclear, Engineering or Public Sector experience desirable.
• APMP knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bid activities and support production of high-quality proposal submissions.
• Manage clarification responses and maintain trackers and schedules.
• Organise bid meetings and liaise with Bid Managers, Business Development, Commercial and Technical teams.

Skills

Bid coordination

Proposal support

Project coordination

Administration

Defense/Nuclear sector experience

APMP knowledge

Job description

Contract & Locations

• START: ASAP
• DURATION: 6 MONTHS
• CLEARANCE: SC
• LOCATION: SURREY (3 DAYS ON-SITE)
• INSIDE IR35
• MARKET RATES APPLY

We're seeking an organised and proactive Bid Coordinator to support the delivery of complex bids and proposals within a growing Defence and Nuclear business.

Working closely with Bid Managers, Business Development, Commercial and Technical teams, you'll coordinate bid activities, manage clarification responses, maintain trackers and schedules, organise meetings, and support the production of high-quality proposal submissions.

Key Requirements

• Experience in bid coordination, proposal support, project coordination or administration
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Experience managing actions, trackers and deadlines
• Excellent document management, formatting and communication skills
• Defence, Nuclear, Engineering or Public Sector experience desirable
• APMP knowledge beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career within Bid Management and Business Development.

Additional Information

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks.

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.