Bid and Tender Administrator
Forrest Recruitment · Manchester, North West
Bid and Tender Administrator at Forrest Recruitment, based in Manchester, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Manchester, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 3 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Administrator
Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247129
About the role
Bid and Tender Administrator, Manchester Based.
£35,000 (FTE)
Our client is ideally looking for someone who can work 3 or 4 days per week, but they can accommodate a full-time working week for the right person.
We are looking for someone organised, proactive and eager to play a central role in how our client responds to new business opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in bids, proposals, or business development within a supportive and collaborative environment. As a Bid Coordinator, you will act as the central hub for all procurement and tender activity across the business. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure we respond efficiently, consistently, and professionally to all bid enquiries.
Responsibilities:
· Act as the central coordinator for all procurement and tender portals, including initial registrations and annual maintenance.
· Serve as the first point of contact for bid enquiries and direct them to the appropriate internal teams.
· Monitor and track activity across enquiry portals to ensure timely responses.
· Complete standard company information for PQQs and tender submissions, create bid templates, and coordinate bid responses.
· Develop and maintain a library of standard answers, ensuring content is accurate, up to date, and easy to access.
· Support the team by gathering market intelligence from property publications and other sources on target clients and opportunities.
Essentials:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role or industry, working with bids, tenders, PQQs, or procurement processes.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Canva or InDesign is a bonus.
· A confident and clear communicator.
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Benefits include competitive holiday package, Flexible and hybrid working and life insurance – just to name a few!
Interested? Please email your CV FAO: Caitlin to [email removed] today!
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.
Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247129 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment
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