Bid Coordinator

Dals; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider in the UK is seeking a Bid Coordinator to join their expanding team. This is an entry-level role focused on supporting bid processes in the public sector. Ideal candidates will have 1+ years of experience in bids and strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Employee referral scheme and bonuses

Free breakfast and fresh fruit

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working in bids.
• Effective organisational skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Review client interfaces for new bid opportunities.
• Updating and maintaining a live tracker for all opportunities.
• Managing portal communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree educated

Project management qualification (e.g., Prince2)

Job description

Base pay range

Due to new business growth, we are currently looking for a Bid Co‑ordinator to assist in continuing to expand our industry leading bid team. This team is key in securing new, sustainable, and profitable work in the public sector. Reporting to the Head of Tenders, you will have a real and rare opportunity to join a highly ambitious, expanding private equity‑backed business with significant career value.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing client interfaces for new bid opportunities
• Updating and maintaining a live tracker for all opportunities
• Managing portal communications
• Reviewing bid documentation and creating tender summaries
• Creating project plans
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to gather information and technical input
• Identifying and resolving issues during the bid process, escalating where necessary

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working in bids
• Attention to detail for accurately extracting, summarising, and forwarding information
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and digital communication tools
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organisation and time management
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Degree educated
• Project management qualification such as Prince2

Benefits and Work Environment

• Friendly, professional office with excellent career progression opportunities in a fast‑growing business
• Dals are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Flexible working post‑training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home)
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increases with your service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Employee referral scheme and bonuses
• Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily
• Part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform
• Exclusive access to Westfield Health – access to different healthcare benefits and services, giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments. Also included – 24hr DoctorLine service, Gym Discounts, offers on a wide range of goods and services from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
• Internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and end‑of‑year awards
• Employee Assistance Program providing up to 4 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts
• Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and Summer parties, in‑office events and competitions

About Dals

At Dals, we enable people and organisations to tackle the critical language challenges they face every day. Our first‑class interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including BSL and other non‑spoken languages. We connect clients and their service users with crucial expertise, whenever and wherever they need it. Because the world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood.

Commitments & Recognition

• Disability Confident Committed employer
• Armed Forces Covenant pledger
• Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee
• Mindful Employer
• Able Futures Member
• Accredited Real Living Wage Employer
• Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must be UK residents and, by the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you are required to undertake a basic DBS check for this role.

EEO statement

Dals is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination, whether direct or indirect. We actively work with our staff and clients to ensure equal treatment for all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexuality, or religion.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Translation and Localization