Strategic Bid & Proposals Coordinator

OCU Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Stockport is seeking a proactive Bid Coordinator to support the bid management team from start to finish. You will help identify opportunities, manage information flow and collaborate with colleagues to streamline submissions.

The role focuses on tender notices, client portals, SAQs, and weekly reports, with a strong emphasis on organisation, deadlines, and effective communication across the bid and business development teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid/proposals and tender processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender notices and alerts and assess relevance.
• Manage bid mailbox and distribute information to the team.
• Create briefs on new opportunities for circulation within the bid team.
• Support the bid/no bid decision process and governance.
• Register Expressions of Interest and update opportunity folders.
• Collate technical queries and assist with submission materials.
• Coordinate timely bid submissions with the wider team.
• Manage client portals and supplier questionnaires (SAQs).
• Prepare and upload submission materials and reports.
• Assist with weekly governance reports and internal communications lists.
• Support BD team with conferences, exhibitions and client events.

Skills

Bid management

Organisation

Project management

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Visio

Job description

OCU Group in Stockport is seeking a proactive Bid Coordinator to support the bid management team from start to finish. You will help identify opportunities, manage information flow and collaborate with colleagues to streamline submissions.

The role focuses on tender notices, client portals, SAQs, and weekly reports, with a strong emphasis on organisation, deadlines, and effective communication across the bid and business development teams.