Bid & Social Value Coordinator

isepglobal; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

isepglobal, a Southwest UK contractor, seeks a Bid & Social Value Coordinator in Plymouth. The role is permanent, part-time (three days per week), and involves coordinating compelling bid submissions, developing social value initiatives and supporting marketing and business development across diverse projects in education, commercial and industrial sectors.

You will work closely with directors and senior managers to own key activities, deliver high-quality tenders and demonstrate local community

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating bids, tenders or social value submissions.
• Excellent written communication and ability to craft client-focused content.
• Understanding of the construction or built environment sector.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write and manage bid/tender submissions from opportunity to final submission.
• Develop social value responses aligned with client requirements and frameworks.
• Work with directors and senior management to deliver social value strategy.
• Research tender opportunities and tailor submissions to maximise quality.
• Prepare supporting bid documentation, case studies, CVs and credentials.
• Support marketing activities: website updates, social content, branding.

Skills

Bid coordination

Bid writing

Social value

Marketing

Business development

Communication skills

Job description

Bid & Social Value Coordinator

Plymouth - Permanent - Part-Time - 3 Days Per Week

An established and highly regarded construction contractor in the Southwest is looking to appoint a Bid & Social Value Coordinator to support its continued growth and strengthen its presence across pre-construction, marketing, business development and community engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bid writing, tender coordination or social value who is looking for a varied role with the flexibility of working three days per week. Working closely with the directors and senior management team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key activities, contribute to successful tender submissions and help develop initiatives that make a genuine difference within local communities.

The Role

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the company's growth, coordinating compelling bid submissions, enhancing marketing activity and developing meaningful social value initiatives across a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout the Southwest.

The business operates across a range of sectors, including education, commercial and industrial. With social value playing an increasingly important role in public sector procurement, you will help demonstrate the company's commitment to local communities, strengthen tender submissions and support the development of long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, write and manage high-quality bid and tender submissions from initial opportunity through to final submission.


• Develop persuasive social value responses that align with client requirements, procurement frameworks and evaluation criteria.


• Work closely with directors and senior management to develop and deliver the company's social value strategy.


• Research tender opportunities and client requirements, tailoring submissions to maximise quality scores and competitiveness.


• Prepare supporting bid documentation, including case studies, project information, CVs, presentations and company credentials.


• Support marketing activities, including website updates, social media content, branding and promotional materials.


• Assist with business development initiatives, networking events, stakeholder engagement and identifying new opportunities.


• Build relationships with local schools, colleges, charities, community organisations and supply chain partners to support meaningful social value outcomes.


• Help capture and communicate social value achievements, ensuring the company's commitments and community impact are effectively demonstrated.

The ideal candidate will have experience in bid coordination, bid writing, social value, marketing or business development, ideally within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property or the wider built environment.

You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Key skills and experience will include:

• Experience preparing bids, tenders, PQQs or social value submissions.


• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce persuasive, client-focused content.


• An understanding of the construction or wider built environment sector.


• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.


• Confidence building relationships with clients, communities and industry contacts.


• A creative and solutions-focused approach to marketing, business development and social value.


• The ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas to support business growth.


• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent part-time position, working three days per week.


• A varied role spanning bids, marketing, business development and social value.


• Direct access to and collaboration with the directors and senior management team.


• The opportunity to take ownership of initiatives and make a tangible impact on the business and local communities.


• The chance to join a respected Southwest construction contractor with an established pipeline of work.