Bid Co-ordinator

Great opportunity to join a thriving technology business with expertise in the defence sector. This is a new role with the key function of supporting the Business Development Director with sales operation reporting and managing project administration and management of the bid process.

Previous experience of project administration and reporting in a commercial/BD environment required and bid administration experience highly desirable. Good career and L&D development opportunities provided for all employees.

**Bid Co-Ordinator benefits include**:

- 25 days annual leave
- 37.5 hours a week
- Life Assurance x 4
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Pension salary sacrifice 4% employee contribution. 5% employer
- EAP
- Shopping discount scheme
- Access to Flexible Benefit Purchase Scheme

**Working as a Bid Co-Ordinator you will**:

- Weekly and monthly reporting of sales forecasts, resources and spend on bid/proposal processes.
- Monitoring, updating and reporting on budgets.
- Preparation of Powerpoint presentations for BD Director for annual strategic plan.
- Assisting with planning and co-ordinating attendance at exhibitions and user conferences.
- Lead and co-ordinate the bid administration process to ensure timely response to PQQ/RFQ.
- Act as key point of contact for all contributors to the bid process and fully accountable for the project administration and co-ordination of bids.
- Maintain Bid Tracking and Opportunity Log for bids in processes and future bid opportunities and report to BD Director.
- Schedule bid process/project meetings ensuring all key stakeholders attend, are aware of deadlines and meet deadlines for their contribution/content.
- Develop knowledge library, create standard proposal content and boiler plates and design and implement process and procedure to ensure that information is easily accessible.
- Manage quality control on bids to ensure that they meet specific guidelines required by each customer

**The ideal Bid Co-Ordinator will**:

- Degree or equivalent standard of education desirable
- APMP qualification desirable but not essential. Bid Co-Ordination or project administration experience essential.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders, including those in senior positions.
- Experience of designing and implementing administration processes and procedures
- Flexible approach with the capacity to work additional hours occasionally to meet bid deadlines.
- Thrives working in a collaborative team environment.
- Outgoing personality that enjoys working in a busy business development/bid environment and derives satisfaction from contributing to winning of new business.
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing a career in bid management.
- Interest in technology/defence sector.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: J4506