Bid Co-ordinator

RPS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Bid Co-ordinator to take ownership of smaller bids and support major submissions. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in complex bids, and a desire for continuous improvement. This role offers a professional development framework along with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Accredited training provider offering professional qualifications

Access to a global network

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience delivering significant or complex bids with multiple technical contributors.
• Knowledge of bidding best practice and public procurement.
• Desire to continuously improve documents, processes and professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of smaller scale bids and fee proposals.
• Assisting Bid Managers in major submissions.
• Producing and owning bid plans and supporting documents.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Attention to detail

Impeccable organisational skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Job description

Bid Co‑ordinator

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, invites applications for the Bid Co‑ordinator position within our Bid Management team in Birmingham (hybrid).

About the Team

The role sits within our central bid team, supporting the UK and Ireland Consulting business. We deliver end‑to‑end bid management for major strategic bids and collaborate across a network of offices to provide guidance and best practice.

Your Impact

Join RPS to make a real difference by leveraging cutting‑edge technologies, analytics and world‑class expertise to create meaningful change.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ownership of smaller scale bids and fee proposals, working with technical bid owners.
• Assisting Bid Managers in major submissions by owning individual bid elements.
• Producing and owning bid plans and supporting documents.
• Arranging bid gateway and progress meetings.
• Using InDesign to create on‑brand documents.
• Developing value proposition / win themes where appropriate.
• Contributing to the written proposal, especially the Executive Summary.
• Editing and proofreading bid inputs.
• Supporting broader business development activities as required.
• Monitoring the bid team inbox for enquiries.
• Identifying gaps, drafting improvements for sign‑off and maintaining the Bid Library.
• Reviewing and editing project sheets to improve content and liaise with Project Managers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience delivering significant or complex bids with multiple technical contributors.
• Knowledge of bidding best practice and public procurement.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly.
• Attention to detail and compliance with tender requirements.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and calm under pressure.
• Impeccable organisational and project management skills.
• Desire to continuously improve documents, processes and professional practice.

Benefits & Development

RPS is an accredited training provider offering professional qualifications from master’s level to executive coaching. We support innovation, collaboration and career growth, and embrace diversity and wellbeing. As part of Tetra Tech, you gain access to a global network and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job family: Sales and Business Development / Business Consulting and Services

Recruiter Agencies: RPS only works with agencies on its Preferred Supplier List; agencies not on the list will not be considered.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.