Bid Coordinator

An award-winning, employee-owned architecture and heritage practice is looking for a creative and highly organised Bid Coordinator to join its Manchester studio.The practice works across an exciting mix of heritage, conservation and contemporary design projects and has a collaborative, supportive culture where people are encouraged to share ideas, develop their skills and take ownership of their work.Working closely with Partners and the wider work-winning team, you will manage the end-to-end bid process, producing high-quality and visually engaging submissions while supporting the practice's wider business development activity.This is a fast-paced role and would suit someone with bid coordination experience, strong InDesign skills and a genuine interest in architecture and the built environment. You'll be managing multiple bids and working with a range of stakeholders, so excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines are essential.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring submissions are completed accurately and on timeWork closely with Partners and internal stakeholders to develop high-quality proposals and presentation materialsUse Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, to create visually engaging and professional bid submissionsDesign layouts and collate relevant imagery, graphics, project information and supporting contentReview and proofread submissions to ensure consistency, accuracy and attention to detailManage multiple bids simultaneously, working with a range of stakeholders and deadlinesMaintain and develop bid library content, including CVs, project case studies and photographySupport bid analysis, including reviewing wins and losses and identifying lessons learnedIdentify opportunities to improve processes and introduce greater efficienciesCollaborate with the wider Business Development and Marketing teams on strategic initiativesSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a Bid Coordinator, Bid Executive or similar roleExperience managing and coordinating high-value bids and tendersExcellent InDesign skills and confidence producing high-quality documents and presentationsStrong graphic design and layout skills would be beneficialExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilityHighly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesConfident working with stakeholders at all levels of seniorityExperience using procurement portals would be advantageousPrevious experience within architecture, construction or the wider built environment would be highly desirableBenefitsHybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of three days in the officeAnnual leave increasing with length of serviceLife assuranceStudy sponsorship and paid study leaveSabbatical opportunitiesEnhanced learning and development opportunitiesVolunteering opportunitiesCompany events and away days