Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a Product Pricing Coordinator in our busy Strategic Contracts Team based at our Oldbury offices. Hayley Dexi s is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the Product Pricing Coordinator The Product Pricing Coordinator role essentially supports the work winning process providing accurate pricing information for bids, tenders and presentations. The role sits within the Bids and Tender Team and typical activities include, providing pricing support for the entire process of the tenders that you are working on. Obtaining pricing from different product categories and project tracking is also key; updating shared spaces to ensure deadlines progress and deadlines are tracked. Excellent communication across the team as well as back and forth with the customer is critical to both disseminate information required to ensure the best possible outcome when it comes to bid submission. Updating customer portals and providing support for e-catalogues, systems and pricing to reflect accurate pricing and information is also key in this role. Supporting with MI and KPI data is another key part of this role to provide the current picture, drive proactivity and to identify trends. The ideal candidate will have great product knowledge ideally from the MRO sector, have excellent project management and time management skills, and is hot on providing accurate and timely information. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite of products is a must along with Power BI experience Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What you ll get in return. From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension (if eligible). Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process. Adverts will close on Sunday 10th May 2026 (We may close early depending on the volume and quality of applications. Process; Initial Screening ongoing through advertising window Online Testing - TBC Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner Face to face final stage interview Interviews will be held at our offices in Oldbury Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question that you need to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our Product Pricing Coordinator - we'd like to hear from
May 13, 2026
Full time
Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a Product Pricing Coordinator in our busy Strategic Contracts Team based at our Oldbury offices. Hayley Dexi s is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the Product Pricing Coordinator The Product Pricing Coordinator role essentially supports the work winning process providing accurate pricing information for bids, tenders and presentations. The role sits within the Bids and Tender Team and typical activities include, providing pricing support for the entire process of the tenders that you are working on. Obtaining pricing from different product categories and project tracking is also key; updating shared spaces to ensure deadlines progress and deadlines are tracked. Excellent communication across the team as well as back and forth with the customer is critical to both disseminate information required to ensure the best possible outcome when it comes to bid submission. Updating customer portals and providing support for e-catalogues, systems and pricing to reflect accurate pricing and information is also key in this role. Supporting with MI and KPI data is another key part of this role to provide the current picture, drive proactivity and to identify trends. The ideal candidate will have great product knowledge ideally from the MRO sector, have excellent project management and time management skills, and is hot on providing accurate and timely information. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite of products is a must along with Power BI experience Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What you ll get in return. From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension (if eligible). Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process. Adverts will close on Sunday 10th May 2026 (We may close early depending on the volume and quality of applications. Process; Initial Screening ongoing through advertising window Online Testing - TBC Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner Face to face final stage interview Interviews will be held at our offices in Oldbury Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question that you need to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our Product Pricing Coordinator - we'd like to hear from
Marketing Coordinator Ruddington 28,000 - 32,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and proactive Marketing Coordinator to join a growing Marketing & Business Development team within a highly successful and expanding business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied, hands-on marketing role where no two days are the same. You'll be involved across all areas of marketing and business development, supporting brand awareness, campaigns, events, presentations, social media, and content creation, while working closely with a collaborative and supportive team. Description of the role: As Marketing Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging marketing activity across both digital and offline channels. Creating and scheduling engaging social media content across multiple platforms Producing creative marketing materials including presentations, case studies, brochures, and sales collateral Writing compelling copy for websites, email campaigns, social media, and marketing campaigns Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders, and sales presentations Assisting with the planning and coordination of company events, exhibitions, and client activities Taking photographs and creating visual content for marketing use Supporting campaign reporting, brand consistency, and wider marketing initiatives Preparing promotional materials, merchandise, and event "goodie bags" Working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and the wider Business Development team About you: Previous experience within a marketing role Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence creating presentations and marketing content Experience managing or supporting social media platforms A creative mindset with a proactive attitude Good IT skills across Microsoft Office and marketing tools/platforms The ability to work both independently and collaboratively If you're a creative and ambitious marketing professional looking for a role with variety, progression, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
May 13, 2026
Full time
Marketing Coordinator Ruddington 28,000 - 32,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and proactive Marketing Coordinator to join a growing Marketing & Business Development team within a highly successful and expanding business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a varied, hands-on marketing role where no two days are the same. You'll be involved across all areas of marketing and business development, supporting brand awareness, campaigns, events, presentations, social media, and content creation, while working closely with a collaborative and supportive team. Description of the role: As Marketing Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging marketing activity across both digital and offline channels. Creating and scheduling engaging social media content across multiple platforms Producing creative marketing materials including presentations, case studies, brochures, and sales collateral Writing compelling copy for websites, email campaigns, social media, and marketing campaigns Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders, and sales presentations Assisting with the planning and coordination of company events, exhibitions, and client activities Taking photographs and creating visual content for marketing use Supporting campaign reporting, brand consistency, and wider marketing initiatives Preparing promotional materials, merchandise, and event "goodie bags" Working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and the wider Business Development team About you: Previous experience within a marketing role Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Confidence creating presentations and marketing content Experience managing or supporting social media platforms A creative mindset with a proactive attitude Good IT skills across Microsoft Office and marketing tools/platforms The ability to work both independently and collaboratively If you're a creative and ambitious marketing professional looking for a role with variety, progression, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Howells Solutions Limited
Astwood Bank, Worcestershire
Role: Bid Coordinator Location : Redditch & hybrid Salary : competitive plus package Our client is a growing Bid Consultancy that offer bid writing and marketing services to clients within the public & private sector throughout the UK. They are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Bid Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in bid coordination, project support or tender administration who wants to play a key role within a collaborative and forward-thinking business. You will be central to supporting the end-to-end bid process, coordinating high-quality submissions and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Alongside bid support, you will also work closely with our in-house marketing team to help coordinate client marketing projects and maintain project delivery plans. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple deadlines and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Bid Coordinator role: As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission. You will work closely with internal teams, associates and clients to ensure all information is accurate, compliant and delivered to deadline. You will also support wider project and marketing coordination activities, helping to maintain trackers, monitor progress and ensure effective communication between stakeholders. Bid Coordinator Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with tender requirements and submission deadlines Coordinate bid submissions, ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and submitted on time Develop and manage bid programmes, schedules and progress meetings Manage tender portals including Proactis, Jaggaer, Delta and In-Tend Download tender documentation and coordinate clarification questions and responses Support and coordinate SQ/PQQ submissions Coordinate quality and pricing inputs across teams and stakeholders Maintain and update the company bid tracker and reporting systems Ensure bid folders and documents are accurately stored and version controlled Support the in-house marketing team with project coordination and delivery Monitor project timelines, identify risks or delays and support effective delivery What We're Looking For Previous experience within bid coordination, project coordination or a similar role Strong understanding of tendering processes and bid lifecycles Experience using UK tender portals such as Proactis, Jaggaer, Delta or In-Tend Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint A proactive and positive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Pension contribution 25 days holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday Hybrid working Opportunity to join a supportive and growing business Friendly and collaborative working environment If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and be part of a growing, ambitious team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Gary Sewell for a confidential conversation (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Role: Bid Coordinator Location : Redditch & hybrid Salary : competitive plus package Our client is a growing Bid Consultancy that offer bid writing and marketing services to clients within the public & private sector throughout the UK. They are looking for an organised, proactive and detail-focused Bid Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in bid coordination, project support or tender administration who wants to play a key role within a collaborative and forward-thinking business. You will be central to supporting the end-to-end bid process, coordinating high-quality submissions and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Alongside bid support, you will also work closely with our in-house marketing team to help coordinate client marketing projects and maintain project delivery plans. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing multiple deadlines and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Bid Coordinator role: As Bid Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final submission. You will work closely with internal teams, associates and clients to ensure all information is accurate, compliant and delivered to deadline. You will also support wider project and marketing coordination activities, helping to maintain trackers, monitor progress and ensure effective communication between stakeholders. Bid Coordinator Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the end-to-end bid process, ensuring all activities are delivered in line with tender requirements and submission deadlines Coordinate bid submissions, ensuring responses are accurate, compliant and submitted on time Develop and manage bid programmes, schedules and progress meetings Manage tender portals including Proactis, Jaggaer, Delta and In-Tend Download tender documentation and coordinate clarification questions and responses Support and coordinate SQ/PQQ submissions Coordinate quality and pricing inputs across teams and stakeholders Maintain and update the company bid tracker and reporting systems Ensure bid folders and documents are accurately stored and version controlled Support the in-house marketing team with project coordination and delivery Monitor project timelines, identify risks or delays and support effective delivery What We're Looking For Previous experience within bid coordination, project coordination or a similar role Strong understanding of tendering processes and bid lifecycles Experience using UK tender portals such as Proactis, Jaggaer, Delta or In-Tend Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint A proactive and positive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities What's On Offer Competitive salary depending on experience Pension contribution 25 days holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday Hybrid working Opportunity to join a supportive and growing business Friendly and collaborative working environment If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and be part of a growing, ambitious team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Gary Sewell for a confidential conversation (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Essex Pay: 40,000 - 55,000 Contract: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience preparing compelling bid and tender submissions. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and wider operational teams, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, compliant, and persuasive bid responses that support the continued growth of the business. You will be joining a collaborative bid team consisting of: 1 Bid Coordinator 1 Full-Time Bid Writer 1 Part-Time Junior Bid Writer Reporting directly to the Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in managing and delivering submissions across a range of opportunities. Key Responsibilities Writing, editing, and submitting high-quality bids and tender responses Reviewing tender documentation and interpreting client requirements Producing clear, compelling, and compliant written content Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather technical and operational information Managing multiple deadlines and ensuring timely submissions Proofreading and quality-checking bid content before submission Maintaining and updating bid libraries, templates, and supporting documents Supporting continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation Experience & Skills Required Essential Minimum 1 year's experience in a Bid Writer role OR Minimum 3 years' experience in a Bid Coordinator role Excellent written English and proofreading skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Desirable Previous experience within the construction industry Experience working on public and/or private sector tenders Understanding of bid management processes and frameworks
May 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Writer Location: Essex Pay: 40,000 - 55,000 Contract: Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience preparing compelling bid and tender submissions. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and wider operational teams, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, compliant, and persuasive bid responses that support the continued growth of the business. You will be joining a collaborative bid team consisting of: 1 Bid Coordinator 1 Full-Time Bid Writer 1 Part-Time Junior Bid Writer Reporting directly to the Partnerships Manager, you will play a key role in managing and delivering submissions across a range of opportunities. Key Responsibilities Writing, editing, and submitting high-quality bids and tender responses Reviewing tender documentation and interpreting client requirements Producing clear, compelling, and compliant written content Collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather technical and operational information Managing multiple deadlines and ensuring timely submissions Proofreading and quality-checking bid content before submission Maintaining and updating bid libraries, templates, and supporting documents Supporting continuous improvement of bid processes and documentation Experience & Skills Required Essential Minimum 1 year's experience in a Bid Writer role OR Minimum 3 years' experience in a Bid Coordinator role Excellent written English and proofreading skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Desirable Previous experience within the construction industry Experience working on public and/or private sector tenders Understanding of bid management processes and frameworks
Randstad Construction & Property
Chester, Cheshire
Are you a skilled and proactive professional looking for a versatile role in business support? We are seeking a Business Coordinator to join our clients team in Chester. Benefits: Competitive Salary of up to 40,000 per annum Full-time and permanent role Monday to Friday, 40 hours Opportunities for professional development and training 33 days annual holidays including bank holidays Generous company pension scheme Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the end-to-end tender process by conducting prospect research, completing pre-qualification questionnaires, and managing bid submissions from initiation to delivery. Produce high-quality written content for bespoke bid responses, marketing materials, and client presentations, ensuring all documents are meticulously proofread and edited. Act as a key liaison between the company, clients, and subcontractors, facilitating site visits and maintaining professional communication throughout the sales cycle. Manage business unit administration by supporting directors with diary management, attending meetings for minute-taking, and coordinating team review sessions. Execute reporting and financial admin tasks including the preparation of client reports, processing team timesheets, and managing holiday records. Enhance operational efficiency by developing and implementing new office systems, procedures, and workflows to improve team productivity. Promote the company profile through the organisation of industry networking events and by ensuring a consistent standard of professionalism in all client interactions. Requirements: Good basic education including GCSE English and Maths (A-Level or HNC/D preferred). Proven experience within marketing and communications. Proven experience in a similar administrative role. Reliable, discreet, and able to remain calm under pressure while working independently or as part of a team. Flexibility to travel to other work locations or work outside core hours on occasion. Interested? Apply today with an up-to-date CV. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Are you a skilled and proactive professional looking for a versatile role in business support? We are seeking a Business Coordinator to join our clients team in Chester. Benefits: Competitive Salary of up to 40,000 per annum Full-time and permanent role Monday to Friday, 40 hours Opportunities for professional development and training 33 days annual holidays including bank holidays Generous company pension scheme Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the end-to-end tender process by conducting prospect research, completing pre-qualification questionnaires, and managing bid submissions from initiation to delivery. Produce high-quality written content for bespoke bid responses, marketing materials, and client presentations, ensuring all documents are meticulously proofread and edited. Act as a key liaison between the company, clients, and subcontractors, facilitating site visits and maintaining professional communication throughout the sales cycle. Manage business unit administration by supporting directors with diary management, attending meetings for minute-taking, and coordinating team review sessions. Execute reporting and financial admin tasks including the preparation of client reports, processing team timesheets, and managing holiday records. Enhance operational efficiency by developing and implementing new office systems, procedures, and workflows to improve team productivity. Promote the company profile through the organisation of industry networking events and by ensuring a consistent standard of professionalism in all client interactions. Requirements: Good basic education including GCSE English and Maths (A-Level or HNC/D preferred). Proven experience within marketing and communications. Proven experience in a similar administrative role. Reliable, discreet, and able to remain calm under pressure while working independently or as part of a team. Flexibility to travel to other work locations or work outside core hours on occasion. Interested? Apply today with an up-to-date CV. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager's to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions. Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required.The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process. Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer. You'll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Essential Criteria Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Excellent resource planning skills. Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign. Desirable Criteria Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Personal Qualities You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and cooperation. Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary. State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations. Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives. Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding. Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself. Find practical ways to overcome barriers. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager's to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions. Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required.The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process. Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer. You'll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Essential Criteria Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Excellent resource planning skills. Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign. Desirable Criteria Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Personal Qualities You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and cooperation. Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary. State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations. Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives. Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding. Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself. Find practical ways to overcome barriers. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Operations Co-ordinator Redditch (On-Site) Salary: £30,000 £40,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Mon Thu 08 30 Fri 08 00 The Opportunity Are you a proactive professional who thrives in a "hands-on" environment? We are representing a thriving, family-owned business in Redditch, looking for an Operations Co-ordinator to become a cornerstone of their close-knit team. This isn't just a desk job; it s a role for someone who loves to wear multiple hats. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will gain unique exposure to the entire business lifecycle from the first customer enquiry to final after-sales support. If you are looking for a long-term career where your hard work is noticed and rewarded with genuine progression, this is the place for you. Your Impact As the heartbeat of the daily operations, your responsibilities will include: Customer Excellence: Handling enquiries via phone and email, providing expert product advice, and guiding customers toward the best solutions. Order Management: Accurately processing orders, generating sales documentation, and preparing professional quotations. Logistics & Problem Solving: Liaising with couriers to ensure seamless deliveries and taking the lead on resolving any transit issues or lost parcels. Operational Support: Assisting the MD with wider administrative tasks and getting involved in the practical elements of the business to understand the "how" behind the "what." What You ll Bring We are looking for a "people person" with a sharp eye for detail. While full training is provided, the following will set you apart: Communication: You are professional, confident, and able to build rapport quickly. Efficiency: You can juggle multiple tasks without dropping the ball. Tech Savvy: Comfortable with office software and quick to learn new systems. The "Plus" Factor: (Desirable but not essential) Experience in electrical wholesale, technical product environments, or a genuine interest in electronics is highly desirable. Why Join Them? This business prides itself on its supportive culture. You aren't just a number here; you are a vital part of their growth strategy. Direct Mentorship: Work side-by-side with the MD to learn the ropes of business operations. Growth: Real opportunities to increase your responsibility as the company expands. Environment: A friendly, stable, and collaborative atmosphere that values flexibility. Training: Comprehensive product and process training from day one. Ready to Apply? We re reviewing CVs for this Operations Coordinator role right now early applications are highly encouraged! &#(phone number removed); (url removed) &#(phone number removed); (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) &#(phone number removed); Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. &#(phone number removed); About Arden Personnel We recruit across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley in Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford on Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick & Stratford upon Avon. We re an equal opportunities employer, placing talent across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. &#(phone number removed); Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Operations Co-ordinator Redditch (On-Site) Salary: £30,000 £40,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: Mon Thu 08 30 Fri 08 00 The Opportunity Are you a proactive professional who thrives in a "hands-on" environment? We are representing a thriving, family-owned business in Redditch, looking for an Operations Co-ordinator to become a cornerstone of their close-knit team. This isn't just a desk job; it s a role for someone who loves to wear multiple hats. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will gain unique exposure to the entire business lifecycle from the first customer enquiry to final after-sales support. If you are looking for a long-term career where your hard work is noticed and rewarded with genuine progression, this is the place for you. Your Impact As the heartbeat of the daily operations, your responsibilities will include: Customer Excellence: Handling enquiries via phone and email, providing expert product advice, and guiding customers toward the best solutions. Order Management: Accurately processing orders, generating sales documentation, and preparing professional quotations. Logistics & Problem Solving: Liaising with couriers to ensure seamless deliveries and taking the lead on resolving any transit issues or lost parcels. Operational Support: Assisting the MD with wider administrative tasks and getting involved in the practical elements of the business to understand the "how" behind the "what." What You ll Bring We are looking for a "people person" with a sharp eye for detail. While full training is provided, the following will set you apart: Communication: You are professional, confident, and able to build rapport quickly. Efficiency: You can juggle multiple tasks without dropping the ball. Tech Savvy: Comfortable with office software and quick to learn new systems. The "Plus" Factor: (Desirable but not essential) Experience in electrical wholesale, technical product environments, or a genuine interest in electronics is highly desirable. Why Join Them? This business prides itself on its supportive culture. You aren't just a number here; you are a vital part of their growth strategy. Direct Mentorship: Work side-by-side with the MD to learn the ropes of business operations. Growth: Real opportunities to increase your responsibility as the company expands. Environment: A friendly, stable, and collaborative atmosphere that values flexibility. Training: Comprehensive product and process training from day one. Ready to Apply? We re reviewing CVs for this Operations Coordinator role right now early applications are highly encouraged! &#(phone number removed); (url removed) &#(phone number removed); (phone number removed) (Alcester) (phone number removed) (Redditch) &#(phone number removed); Follow Arden Personnel on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn for live vacancies. &#(phone number removed); About Arden Personnel We recruit across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Studley, Henley in Arden, Evesham, Alcester, Bidford on Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick & Stratford upon Avon. We re an equal opportunities employer, placing talent across Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Engineering and more. &#(phone number removed); Your next opportunity could be just a call or click away.
Contracts Administrator Location: Crewe Business Park Salary: c£30,000 + discretionary bonus up to 10% Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, excellent benefits package Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator / Contract Support Officer to join a growing consultancy business based in their Crewe office. The role will support the Contracts Manager with the preparation, administration and tracking of contractual documentation, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle. This role would suit candidates who are highly organised, process-driven and detail-focused, and who enjoy working with structured documentation and tracking information accurately. Contracts Administrator Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role, for example: Contracts Administrator, Contract Support Officer, Bids & Tender Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, Legal Administrator, HR Administrator / HR Coordinator, Document Control or Governance-focused roles. An understanding of contracts, compliance and regulated documentation would be advantageous; however, candidates from non-legal backgrounds with strong document management and attention-to-detail skills are encouraged to apply Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Word and Excel skills Experience using PDF editing tools and CRM systems Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in documentation (essential) Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple contracts, documents and deadlines simultaneously Excellent document preparation, formatting and version-control experience Key Responsibilities: Support the Contracts Manager with contract lifecycle management, assisting with the preparation, administration, tracking and control of contractual documents from initiation through execution, amendment, renewal and close-out Ensure contracts and related documentation comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and organisational standards Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of subcontractor framework agreements, work schedules and confidentiality agreements, tracking key milestones, approvals and renewal dates Prepare and review cost estimates across service lines, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with organisational standards Enter and track new business opportunities within the CRM system, maintaining accurate records through to contract finalisation Maintain a structured and accessible electronic filing system to support document control, auditability and efficient retrieval Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect, validate and check documentation for accuracy, completeness and consistency Benefits 25 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (including 3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown) Discretionary bonus potential of up to 10% based on individual and company performance After 3 months service: Access to Smart Health portal, including a 24/7 UK GP, mental health support, health checks, nutrition consultations and online fitness programmes 10% employer pension contribution After successful completion of the 6-month probation period: Option to opt in to private medical cover via Bupa (company-funded, taxable benefit) Life insurance at 4x salary Eligibility to join the company share incentive plan (SIP), subject to scheme rules Study and development support for relevant role-related courses, subject to approval If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply with your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Contracts Administrator Location: Crewe Business Park Salary: c£30,000 + discretionary bonus up to 10% Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, excellent benefits package Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator / Contract Support Officer to join a growing consultancy business based in their Crewe office. The role will support the Contracts Manager with the preparation, administration and tracking of contractual documentation, ensuring contracts are accurate, compliant and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle. This role would suit candidates who are highly organised, process-driven and detail-focused, and who enjoy working with structured documentation and tracking information accurately. Contracts Administrator Candidate Requirements: Proven experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role, for example: Contracts Administrator, Contract Support Officer, Bids & Tender Administrator, Commercial Coordinator, Legal Administrator, HR Administrator / HR Coordinator, Document Control or Governance-focused roles. An understanding of contracts, compliance and regulated documentation would be advantageous; however, candidates from non-legal backgrounds with strong document management and attention-to-detail skills are encouraged to apply Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Word and Excel skills Experience using PDF editing tools and CRM systems Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies and inaccuracies in documentation (essential) Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple contracts, documents and deadlines simultaneously Excellent document preparation, formatting and version-control experience Key Responsibilities: Support the Contracts Manager with contract lifecycle management, assisting with the preparation, administration, tracking and control of contractual documents from initiation through execution, amendment, renewal and close-out Ensure contracts and related documentation comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and organisational standards Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of subcontractor framework agreements, work schedules and confidentiality agreements, tracking key milestones, approvals and renewal dates Prepare and review cost estimates across service lines, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with organisational standards Enter and track new business opportunities within the CRM system, maintaining accurate records through to contract finalisation Maintain a structured and accessible electronic filing system to support document control, auditability and efficient retrieval Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect, validate and check documentation for accuracy, completeness and consistency Benefits 25 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (including 3 days allocated for Christmas shutdown) Discretionary bonus potential of up to 10% based on individual and company performance After 3 months service: Access to Smart Health portal, including a 24/7 UK GP, mental health support, health checks, nutrition consultations and online fitness programmes 10% employer pension contribution After successful completion of the 6-month probation period: Option to opt in to private medical cover via Bupa (company-funded, taxable benefit) Life insurance at 4x salary Eligibility to join the company share incentive plan (SIP), subject to scheme rules Study and development support for relevant role-related courses, subject to approval If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply with your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.
About The Role: A prominent global architectural studio, renowned for its high-profile projects, is actively seeking a strategic and confident Bid Manager to join its London team. In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of New Business, two Bid Coordinators, and other key team members to drive business growth and manage the bid process from end to end. The practice has an international outlook, with this position focusing on the EMEA region and working strategically to deliver compelling bids in collaboration with the wider business development, marketing, and communications teams in London, and collaborating with their international studios. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable working independently and using your initiative, with excellence in meeting deadlines. This opportunity offers a collaborative work culture, an enriched benefits package, hybrid working and the chance to contribute to an acclaimed name in the architecture industry. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of bids, proposals and competition submissions for the London studio Develop clear win strategies, themes and structured responses in collaboration with senior leadership and sector leads Line-manage and mentor the bid team, supporting development and driving best practice Review, edit and oversee written and visual bid content Manage bid programmes, timelines, budgets and external suppliers, reporting regularly on progress, priorities and risks Represent the practice at external networking events and work cohesively with international studios Contribute to decision-making through strategic assessment of briefs, risks and scoring criteria Champion continuous improvement across all bid and business development activity Key Skills / Requirements: Significant experience leading high-value bids and proposals within architecture, design or a related professional services environment Proven ability to manage teams, multiple live submissions and complex stakeholder groups Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and brand awareness Experience working across EMEA regions highly desirable Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; APMP qualification advantageous To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
May 11, 2026
Full time
About The Role: A prominent global architectural studio, renowned for its high-profile projects, is actively seeking a strategic and confident Bid Manager to join its London team. In this newly created role, you will work closely with the Head of New Business, two Bid Coordinators, and other key team members to drive business growth and manage the bid process from end to end. The practice has an international outlook, with this position focusing on the EMEA region and working strategically to deliver compelling bids in collaboration with the wider business development, marketing, and communications teams in London, and collaborating with their international studios. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach. You will be comfortable working independently and using your initiative, with excellence in meeting deadlines. This opportunity offers a collaborative work culture, an enriched benefits package, hybrid working and the chance to contribute to an acclaimed name in the architecture industry. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of bids, proposals and competition submissions for the London studio Develop clear win strategies, themes and structured responses in collaboration with senior leadership and sector leads Line-manage and mentor the bid team, supporting development and driving best practice Review, edit and oversee written and visual bid content Manage bid programmes, timelines, budgets and external suppliers, reporting regularly on progress, priorities and risks Represent the practice at external networking events and work cohesively with international studios Contribute to decision-making through strategic assessment of briefs, risks and scoring criteria Champion continuous improvement across all bid and business development activity Key Skills / Requirements: Significant experience leading high-value bids and proposals within architecture, design or a related professional services environment Proven ability to manage teams, multiple live submissions and complex stakeholder groups Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail and brand awareness Experience working across EMEA regions highly desirable Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; APMP qualification advantageous To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions). By applying for this role, you are confirming that you agree to our Privacy Policy (full details are shown at the bottom of our website), and that all details submitted by you are correct and to the best of your knowledge. The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.
About the Role Bid Co-ordinator Location: Manchester, Trafford Park Contract: Full-time We are Panda. We value waste. We re looking for a Bid Co-ordinator to join our team and play a key role in helping us secure new business, strengthen customer relationships and support profitable growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong written communication with commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You ll take ownership of bids and tenders from start to finish, helping us present Panda at its very best. About the Role As Bid Co-ordinator , you ll manage the bid process from initial opportunity through to final submission and mobilisation handover. You ll be responsible for producing high-quality, professional tender responses that are clear, compelling and aligned to our operational capabilities. Working closely with teams across the business, you ll gather insight, shape bid content, ensure compliance and make sure every submission is accurate, commercially sound and delivered on time. You ll also help improve how we bid by using feedback, scorecards and performance data to strengthen future submissions and increase win rates. What You ll Be Doing Managing bids and tenders from initial opportunity through to final submission and mobilisation handover Producing high-quality written responses that clearly communicate Panda s strengths, services and value proposition Ensuring tender requirements are completed accurately, including compliance responses, risk assessments, commercial inputs and supporting documentation Coordinating bid content across internal teams including Fleet, Finance, IT, Marketing and operational stakeholders Preparing presentations, handouts, visuals and supporting materials to a professional standard Reviewing bid feedback and scorecards to identify trends, lessons learned and areas for improvement Creating and maintaining a library of strong reusable content and high-scoring responses Supporting pipeline management by helping assess opportunities and prioritise the right bids Building positive relationships with customers and supporting site visits, presentations and tender-related engagement Leading mobilisation meetings to help ensure commitments made during the bid process are delivered effectively What We re Looking For We re looking for someone organised, credible and confident managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. You ll be a strong communicator who can turn complex information into clear, persuasive content and work effectively with stakeholders across the business. You ll likely bring: Experience writing high-quality, persuasive business content Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Excellent written and verbal communication skills A professional, detail-focused and self-motivated approach Experience working with CRM systems and marketing or communication platforms Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, partners and customers A full UK driving licence It Would Be Great If You Also Have Previous experience in a bid, tender or proposal role Experience within the waste, recycling, logistics, utilities or services sector Knowledge of bid management tools or methodologies Experience supporting campaigns, customer communications or events Why Join Panda? This is a chance to join a business with real momentum, where your work will have visible commercial impact. As a Bid Co-ordinator , you ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. You ll help shape how Panda wins new work, presents its services and delivers on customer commitments. At Panda, you ll join a business committed to safety, service excellence, sustainability and building a better future through resource recovery. About Us We are Panda. We value waste. We re in the business of waste management but that doesn t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do . We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do . From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity . Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)
May 10, 2026
Full time
About the Role Bid Co-ordinator Location: Manchester, Trafford Park Contract: Full-time We are Panda. We value waste. We re looking for a Bid Co-ordinator to join our team and play a key role in helping us secure new business, strengthen customer relationships and support profitable growth. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong written communication with commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You ll take ownership of bids and tenders from start to finish, helping us present Panda at its very best. About the Role As Bid Co-ordinator , you ll manage the bid process from initial opportunity through to final submission and mobilisation handover. You ll be responsible for producing high-quality, professional tender responses that are clear, compelling and aligned to our operational capabilities. Working closely with teams across the business, you ll gather insight, shape bid content, ensure compliance and make sure every submission is accurate, commercially sound and delivered on time. You ll also help improve how we bid by using feedback, scorecards and performance data to strengthen future submissions and increase win rates. What You ll Be Doing Managing bids and tenders from initial opportunity through to final submission and mobilisation handover Producing high-quality written responses that clearly communicate Panda s strengths, services and value proposition Ensuring tender requirements are completed accurately, including compliance responses, risk assessments, commercial inputs and supporting documentation Coordinating bid content across internal teams including Fleet, Finance, IT, Marketing and operational stakeholders Preparing presentations, handouts, visuals and supporting materials to a professional standard Reviewing bid feedback and scorecards to identify trends, lessons learned and areas for improvement Creating and maintaining a library of strong reusable content and high-scoring responses Supporting pipeline management by helping assess opportunities and prioritise the right bids Building positive relationships with customers and supporting site visits, presentations and tender-related engagement Leading mobilisation meetings to help ensure commitments made during the bid process are delivered effectively What We re Looking For We re looking for someone organised, credible and confident managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. You ll be a strong communicator who can turn complex information into clear, persuasive content and work effectively with stakeholders across the business. You ll likely bring: Experience writing high-quality, persuasive business content Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Excellent written and verbal communication skills A professional, detail-focused and self-motivated approach Experience working with CRM systems and marketing or communication platforms Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, partners and customers A full UK driving licence It Would Be Great If You Also Have Previous experience in a bid, tender or proposal role Experience within the waste, recycling, logistics, utilities or services sector Knowledge of bid management tools or methodologies Experience supporting campaigns, customer communications or events Why Join Panda? This is a chance to join a business with real momentum, where your work will have visible commercial impact. As a Bid Co-ordinator , you ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. You ll help shape how Panda wins new work, presents its services and delivers on customer commitments. At Panda, you ll join a business committed to safety, service excellence, sustainability and building a better future through resource recovery. About Us We are Panda. We value waste. We re in the business of waste management but that doesn t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do . We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do . From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity . Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)
Bid Coordinator / Marketing Manager Liverpool City Centre - £30 - £42k D.O.E Forrest Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Bid Coordinator / Marketing Manager to join a creative team of professional. Based in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, in beautiful modern offices, with hybrid working available. Duties & Responsibilities: Review project tenders via email and a portal Download all documents, texts and images and collate relevant information Liaise throughout with the bid s team, contractors, and clients Track updates through the portal Send the completed tender to the client Await feedback as to whether they have been successful Help shape and develop the company s overall marketing and visibility strategy Turn ideas and messaging into clear, consistent communication across the business Write and edit content including case studies, project stories, insights, and LinkedIn posts Support business development by contributing to bids, proposals, and early client conversations Create simple tools and content to help teams communicate effectively Build and maintain a straightforward marketing system to capture stories and keep content flowing regularly Work closely with teams to highlight the value and thinking behind their work Plan and support small events and roundtables Person Specification: Excellent communication (written and verbal) Highly organised and methodical Ability to remain calm under pressure Strong IT skills Company offer excellent benefits including Life Insurance, your birthday off work and much more! Please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more!
May 10, 2026
Full time
Bid Coordinator / Marketing Manager Liverpool City Centre - £30 - £42k D.O.E Forrest Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Bid Coordinator / Marketing Manager to join a creative team of professional. Based in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, in beautiful modern offices, with hybrid working available. Duties & Responsibilities: Review project tenders via email and a portal Download all documents, texts and images and collate relevant information Liaise throughout with the bid s team, contractors, and clients Track updates through the portal Send the completed tender to the client Await feedback as to whether they have been successful Help shape and develop the company s overall marketing and visibility strategy Turn ideas and messaging into clear, consistent communication across the business Write and edit content including case studies, project stories, insights, and LinkedIn posts Support business development by contributing to bids, proposals, and early client conversations Create simple tools and content to help teams communicate effectively Build and maintain a straightforward marketing system to capture stories and keep content flowing regularly Work closely with teams to highlight the value and thinking behind their work Plan and support small events and roundtables Person Specification: Excellent communication (written and verbal) Highly organised and methodical Ability to remain calm under pressure Strong IT skills Company offer excellent benefits including Life Insurance, your birthday off work and much more! Please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, recruitment information, new vacancies and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
May 09, 2026
Full time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from our more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will be able to demonstrate: A technical degree (ideally in Electronics) Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel. Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Administrator (Bid & Contracts Coordinator) Location: Derby Salary: £27,500 Ganymede is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and workforce solutions across the UK s infrastructure and transportation sectors. Part of the AIM-listed RTC Group, we support major projects across rail, energy, construction, highways, and transportation nationwide. We re looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join our Compliance team in Derby, as a Bid & Contracts Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, coordination, or project support experience who enjoys managing processes, working to deadlines, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. The Role You ll support the coordination of bids, tenders, and contracts across the business, helping ensure information is accurate, deadlines are met, and processes run efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating administrative activity for bids and tender submissions Managing documents, trackers, deadlines, and internal communications Supporting the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of proposals Updating procurement portals, systems, and company information Maintaining organised records and a central document library Supporting contract administration and compliance processes Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the business What We re Looking For Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines Good written communication and document formatting skills Ability to work collaboratively with different teams Comfortable using Microsoft Office and internal systems A proactive and reliable approach Experience with bids, tenders, contracts, procurement portals, or compliance processes would be beneficial. Why Join Ganymede? Be part of a business supporting major UK infrastructure projects Friendly and supportive team environment Varied role with real responsibility and impact If you re looking for a role where you can build on your administration and coordination skills within a growing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rachael Bailey-Frost to find out more. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
May 09, 2026
Full time
Administrator (Bid & Contracts Coordinator) Location: Derby Salary: £27,500 Ganymede is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and workforce solutions across the UK s infrastructure and transportation sectors. Part of the AIM-listed RTC Group, we support major projects across rail, energy, construction, highways, and transportation nationwide. We re looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to join our Compliance team in Derby, as a Bid & Contracts Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration, coordination, or project support experience who enjoys managing processes, working to deadlines, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. The Role You ll support the coordination of bids, tenders, and contracts across the business, helping ensure information is accurate, deadlines are met, and processes run efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating administrative activity for bids and tender submissions Managing documents, trackers, deadlines, and internal communications Supporting the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of proposals Updating procurement portals, systems, and company information Maintaining organised records and a central document library Supporting contract administration and compliance processes Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the business What We re Looking For Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines Good written communication and document formatting skills Ability to work collaboratively with different teams Comfortable using Microsoft Office and internal systems A proactive and reliable approach Experience with bids, tenders, contracts, procurement portals, or compliance processes would be beneficial. Why Join Ganymede? Be part of a business supporting major UK infrastructure projects Friendly and supportive team environment Varied role with real responsibility and impact If you re looking for a role where you can build on your administration and coordination skills within a growing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rachael Bailey-Frost to find out more. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Construction Project Coordinator As our Construction Project Coordinator will report directly to the PMO (Project Management Office) Manager and you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT, your role will be supporting the PMO Team and liaising closely with a number of departments both in the UK and our Global Project teams. This is a new, exciting and varied role for a dynamic new colleague who is seeking to progress their career into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. You may not have a background in Projects, but if you are highly organised, able to manage an extremely diverse workload, then this may very well be your next career move. The role of Construction Project Coordinator role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable. Responsibilities - Construction Project Coordinator (not exhaustive): Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and wider project team Manage training administration, including the creation of training certificates, attendance registers, and competence documentation for all customer and in-country partner training courses Perform quality assurance checks on project documentation, including work instructions, customer presentations, and engineering documents Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and accurately record and distribute meeting minutes Provide administrative support to the Sales Team as part of the Tender/Bid process Collect information from project teams to develop and communicate success stories and updates for internal bulletin boards and communications Prepare high quality project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders Support procurement activities, including raising shipping requests and coordinating task assignments for in-country partners using Zuper Maintain and regularly update the project Actions Log to ensure accountability and follow-up Maintain and regularly update the project Whereabouts Planner to ensure visibility for resource planning process Ad-hoc support to PMO Manager and Programme Director's Requirements - Construction Project Coordinator Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail with strong quality assurance capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Experience supporting project teams or working within a PMO environment (preferred) Familiarity with procurement processes and task management systems (e.g., Zuper) is an advantage Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note - we are not able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role
May 09, 2026
Full time
SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Construction Project Coordinator As our Construction Project Coordinator will report directly to the PMO (Project Management Office) Manager and you will be working within the project delivery function at SRT, your role will be supporting the PMO Team and liaising closely with a number of departments both in the UK and our Global Project teams. This is a new, exciting and varied role for a dynamic new colleague who is seeking to progress their career into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. You may not have a background in Projects, but if you are highly organised, able to manage an extremely diverse workload, then this may very well be your next career move. The role of Construction Project Coordinator role is primarily based in our Bristol office, but you must be willing to travel to our offices in Cardiff and Bath on occasion, with some flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable. Responsibilities - Construction Project Coordinator (not exhaustive): Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and wider project team Manage training administration, including the creation of training certificates, attendance registers, and competence documentation for all customer and in-country partner training courses Perform quality assurance checks on project documentation, including work instructions, customer presentations, and engineering documents Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and accurately record and distribute meeting minutes Provide administrative support to the Sales Team as part of the Tender/Bid process Collect information from project teams to develop and communicate success stories and updates for internal bulletin boards and communications Prepare high quality project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders Support procurement activities, including raising shipping requests and coordinating task assignments for in-country partners using Zuper Maintain and regularly update the project Actions Log to ensure accountability and follow-up Maintain and regularly update the project Whereabouts Planner to ensure visibility for resource planning process Ad-hoc support to PMO Manager and Programme Director's Requirements - Construction Project Coordinator Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High attention to detail with strong quality assurance capability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Experience supporting project teams or working within a PMO environment (preferred) Familiarity with procurement processes and task management systems (e.g., Zuper) is an advantage Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues Desire to build a solid, secure career with a rapidly growing company Benefits Highly Competitive Salary and benefits package 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service Real individual development opportunities SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please note - we are not able to provide Visa sponsorship for this role
Job Title: Bursary and Welfare Manager Location: National Support Centre, London SE1 Salary: £40k per year Job type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 17thMay 2026. Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us deliver and expand our core bursary and welfare services and support the needs of seafarers. You will manage our highly renowned Slater scholarship fund and other training bursaries, together with the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and careers advice and guidance resources. You'll be expected to have a good understanding of seafaring training and certification requirements and have experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. A background working in the maritime sector is helpful but not essential. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. We are currently looking for a Bursary and Welfare Manager to join our team. About the role: This new role is to manage the bursary and welfare services of Marine Society. This requires an in depth understanding of seafarer's needs and the training and certification they require to progress in their careers, both at sea and ashore. The manager will also oversee wider aspects of careers information and guidance and assisting with fundraising activity Responsibilities: Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders. Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development. To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs. Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development. Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Student Welfare Manager, Financial Aid Manager, Student Support Services Manager, Bursary and Scholarships Manager, Student Funding Manager, Welfare Services Manager, Student Wellbeing Manager, Financial Support Services Manager, Student Assistance Manager, and Student Services and Welfare Manager, may also be considered for this role.
May 09, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bursary and Welfare Manager Location: National Support Centre, London SE1 Salary: £40k per year Job type: Full time, permanent Closing Date: 17thMay 2026. Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us deliver and expand our core bursary and welfare services and support the needs of seafarers. You will manage our highly renowned Slater scholarship fund and other training bursaries, together with the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and careers advice and guidance resources. You'll be expected to have a good understanding of seafaring training and certification requirements and have experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. A background working in the maritime sector is helpful but not essential. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups. We are currently looking for a Bursary and Welfare Manager to join our team. About the role: This new role is to manage the bursary and welfare services of Marine Society. This requires an in depth understanding of seafarer's needs and the training and certification they require to progress in their careers, both at sea and ashore. The manager will also oversee wider aspects of careers information and guidance and assisting with fundraising activity Responsibilities: Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders. Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development. To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs. Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development. Benefits: 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service Hybrid working for many roles Life assurance (4x salary) Private medical insurance Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%) Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Student Welfare Manager, Financial Aid Manager, Student Support Services Manager, Bursary and Scholarships Manager, Student Funding Manager, Welfare Services Manager, Student Wellbeing Manager, Financial Support Services Manager, Student Assistance Manager, and Student Services and Welfare Manager, may also be considered for this role.
Bid & Contracts Coordinator Location: Derby Salary: £27,500 Ganymede is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and workforce solutions across the UK s infrastructure and transportation sectors. As part of the AIM-listed RTC Group, we partner with clients across rail, energy, construction, highways, and transportation, delivering expert talent on critical projects nationwide. We re looking for a Bid & Contracts Coordinator to join our Compliance Team at our Derby head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, detail, and working at the heart of business-critical activity. You ll play a key role in supporting bids, tenders, and contractual processes - helping ensure we win and deliver work effectively. The Role You ll be responsible for coordinating bid activity and supporting contract and compliance processes across the business. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating bid and tender activity from initial enquiry through to submission Managing documentation, deadlines, and internal communication across bid teams Supporting the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of proposals Maintaining bid portals, procurement systems, and company profiles Developing and managing a central Bid Library Supporting contract reviews and ensuring client requirements are clearly captured Assisting with supplier coordination and internal tender processes What We re Looking For Previous administration or coordination experience Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across the business Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience with bids, tenders, or procurement portals Why Join Ganymede? Real impact - Play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects Supportive team - Collaborative, friendly, and driven environment Industry exposure - Work across exciting UK-wide sectors If you re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take ownership, and be part of a growing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rachael Bailey-Frost to find out more. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
May 08, 2026
Full time
Bid & Contracts Coordinator Location: Derby Salary: £27,500 Ganymede is a leading provider of specialist recruitment and workforce solutions across the UK s infrastructure and transportation sectors. As part of the AIM-listed RTC Group, we partner with clients across rail, energy, construction, highways, and transportation, delivering expert talent on critical projects nationwide. We re looking for a Bid & Contracts Coordinator to join our Compliance Team at our Derby head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, detail, and working at the heart of business-critical activity. You ll play a key role in supporting bids, tenders, and contractual processes - helping ensure we win and deliver work effectively. The Role You ll be responsible for coordinating bid activity and supporting contract and compliance processes across the business. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating bid and tender activity from initial enquiry through to submission Managing documentation, deadlines, and internal communication across bid teams Supporting the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of proposals Maintaining bid portals, procurement systems, and company profiles Developing and managing a central Bid Library Supporting contract reviews and ensuring client requirements are clearly captured Assisting with supplier coordination and internal tender processes What We re Looking For Previous administration or coordination experience Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across the business Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Experience with bids, tenders, or procurement portals Why Join Ganymede? Real impact - Play a key role in securing major infrastructure projects Supportive team - Collaborative, friendly, and driven environment Industry exposure - Work across exciting UK-wide sectors If you re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take ownership, and be part of a growing business, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rachael Bailey-Frost to find out more. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
As a Project Coordinator reporting into the Pre-Construction Director you will be working across a range of fast paced activities. There will be NO standard day and this is what makes it so interesting. This business builds some of the most business critical projects for Major Retail & Technology Clients. Anything from 50-300 Million. Complex schemes such as Data Centers, Food Manufacturing Facilities, Pharma Distribution & Logistics Warehouses. Example of a week, please note flexibility is needed as plans & urgency change: Monday - management meetings, tender reviews Tuesday - tasked with speaking to 4 key suppliers to gain information for a bid Wednesday - ensuring artwork & wording is sharp on a 100 Million tender Thursday - visiting clients in central London with management team Friday - reviewing internal workload , taking pressure of the director Saturday - Rest Sunday - Rest The Client International Construction Group Live projects across 14 Countries Highly profitable Like to promote from within and invest in staff Group possess a CAN DO CULTURE , no excuses Working within a small team your hard work won't go UNNOTICED This client will ONLY engage with candidates that are based within 45 Minutes drive of the office ( HA6 - Postcode) You need to have a passion and interest in "Construction" . This role offers you the chance to climb up the ladder. You will need to have the following in abundance Ambition to succeed Work ETHIC Sense of humor Good time keeping Common sense Duties & Skills Compliance & Quality Control Verify that all tender documents are accurate and complete Stakeholder communication up and downstream Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Support team with general administrative duties as required Provide status updates and progress reports to management Plus lots lots more Is this you ? Do you have a UK driving License Happy to commute to the office on a daily basis Confident working in a team Happy to role the sleeves up and work on pressure and to deadlines Head office work a traditional 5 day week from 7.30-8am through to 5.30-6pm. But, like anything in construction you understand there maybe times when an early or late finish occurs. Benefits Basic Salary Range of 45-50,000 Car Allowance Highly competitive Bonus Scheme & Career Path on offer Good pension, medical & life cover Epic Christmas Party & Annual Celebrations
May 08, 2026
Full time
As a Project Coordinator reporting into the Pre-Construction Director you will be working across a range of fast paced activities. There will be NO standard day and this is what makes it so interesting. This business builds some of the most business critical projects for Major Retail & Technology Clients. Anything from 50-300 Million. Complex schemes such as Data Centers, Food Manufacturing Facilities, Pharma Distribution & Logistics Warehouses. Example of a week, please note flexibility is needed as plans & urgency change: Monday - management meetings, tender reviews Tuesday - tasked with speaking to 4 key suppliers to gain information for a bid Wednesday - ensuring artwork & wording is sharp on a 100 Million tender Thursday - visiting clients in central London with management team Friday - reviewing internal workload , taking pressure of the director Saturday - Rest Sunday - Rest The Client International Construction Group Live projects across 14 Countries Highly profitable Like to promote from within and invest in staff Group possess a CAN DO CULTURE , no excuses Working within a small team your hard work won't go UNNOTICED This client will ONLY engage with candidates that are based within 45 Minutes drive of the office ( HA6 - Postcode) You need to have a passion and interest in "Construction" . This role offers you the chance to climb up the ladder. You will need to have the following in abundance Ambition to succeed Work ETHIC Sense of humor Good time keeping Common sense Duties & Skills Compliance & Quality Control Verify that all tender documents are accurate and complete Stakeholder communication up and downstream Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Support team with general administrative duties as required Provide status updates and progress reports to management Plus lots lots more Is this you ? Do you have a UK driving License Happy to commute to the office on a daily basis Confident working in a team Happy to role the sleeves up and work on pressure and to deadlines Head office work a traditional 5 day week from 7.30-8am through to 5.30-6pm. But, like anything in construction you understand there maybe times when an early or late finish occurs. Benefits Basic Salary Range of 45-50,000 Car Allowance Highly competitive Bonus Scheme & Career Path on offer Good pension, medical & life cover Epic Christmas Party & Annual Celebrations
A global defence contractor in England is seeking an experienced Bid Coordinator to manage high-quality bids. The role involves coordinating submission activities, managing schedules, and maintaining documentation within the defence sector. Applicants should have 1-2 years of experience, knowledge of procurement processes, and a willingness to travel. A levels or equivalent education is essential. The position offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.
May 08, 2026
Full time
A global defence contractor in England is seeking an experienced Bid Coordinator to manage high-quality bids. The role involves coordinating submission activities, managing schedules, and maintaining documentation within the defence sector. Applicants should have 1-2 years of experience, knowledge of procurement processes, and a willingness to travel. A levels or equivalent education is essential. The position offers hybrid working and a range of employee benefits.
Job Title: Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Compensation: £39,607 - £48,046 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 Shape winning bids that protect the nation At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Bristol. A career at Babcock means contributing to something that truly matters. From naval capability to complex defence engineering, our work supports national security, protects critical infrastructure and enables frontline services. Joining our Business Growth team places you at the heart of this mission - helping to secure projects that make a real difference, today and for generations to come. The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making The role is 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available, balancing flexibility with business and team needs. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/04/2026
May 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Coordinator Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid Working Patterns Available Compensation: £39,607 - £48,046 Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF72723 Shape winning bids that protect the nation At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Bid Coordinator at our Bristol site, near Bristol, Bristol. A career at Babcock means contributing to something that truly matters. From naval capability to complex defence engineering, our work supports national security, protects critical infrastructure and enables frontline services. Joining our Business Growth team places you at the heart of this mission - helping to secure projects that make a real difference, today and for generations to come. The role As a Bid Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in shaping high quality, competitive bids that help Babcock grow sustainably across defence, aerospace and engineering markets. You'll support the end to end bid management process, working collaboratively with bid managers, writers, designers and technical experts to deliver compelling customer responses. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career within a FTSE 100 organisation, gaining valuable exposure to complex defence procurement, senior stakeholders and high profile programmes. You'll deepen your expertise in bid management, develop your professional capability and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and high performing environment. Day to day, you'll have the following responsibilities: Coordinating bid activities in line with Babcock's Business Management System and Business Growth policies Managing bid schedules, kick off meetings, reviews and stakeholder workshops to ensure timely, high quality submissions Supporting multiple bids simultaneously, tracking actions, inputs and approvals across diverse teams Maintaining customer procurement portals and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation Producing bid reports and updates that inform progress, risks and decision making The role is 37 hours per week, based at our Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available, balancing flexibility with business and team needs. Travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be expected to support bid activity. Essential experience of the Bid Coordinator Proven experience in a Bid Coordinator role, ideally with 1-2 years' experience Experience supporting United Kingdom Ministry of Defence bids within a prime defence contractor environment Knowledge of defence procurement processes and contracting mechanisms Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across business development and technical teams Willingness and ability to travel within the United Kingdom and internationally, including occasional periods away from base location Qualifications for the Bid Coordinator Essential: Educated to A level or equivalent Desirable: Membership of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals Desirable: Bid or Proposal Foundation or Practitioner Certification Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What we offer Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing date: 30/04/2026
Michael Page Property and Construction
Durham, County Durham
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Retrofit Coordinator to lead PAS 2035-compliant retrofit delivery across high-profile domestic housing programmes in the North East , based from Durham. This role offers a blend of technical leadership, compliance ownership, and strategic influence within a large, well-resourced sustainability team. Client Details Our client is a market-leading, multinational energy and technical services organisation , delivering complex housing retrofit, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation programmes across the UK. With a strong presence in the North East , they operate at scale across SHDF, ECO, LAD, and other government-funded frameworks , combining technical excellence with long-term investment in people, training, and innovation. Description Lead end-to-end PAS 2035 delivery , from assessment through design, installation, handover, and monitoring Act as the primary technical authority for retrofit coordination and energy modelling Manage retrofit surveying activity across the North East , ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance Produce, review, and validate RdSAP and full SAP models aligned with scheme criteria Manage TrustMark lodgements in line with programme delivery and funding requirements Work closely with operational, design, and delivery teams to ensure technically robust retrofit solutions Coordinate and manage external retrofit assessors and survey partners Implement and oversee audit processes for internal and external surveyors Drive an excellent customer and resident experience throughout the retrofit assessment process Support bid and tender submissions with strong technical and compliance input Share technical guidance, best practice, and industry updates across the wider business Profile A successful Retrofit Coordinator should have: Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field. Experience in project management within the construction or property industry. Strong knowledge of retrofit standards and energy efficiency practices. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in using project management tools and software. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Job Offer Competitive salary plus an excellent, flexible benefits package 25 days annual leave + public holidays Life assurance (2 annual salary) Structured learning, development, and professional qualification support Clear progression into senior technical, retrofit, or sustainability leadership roles Employee discount schemes for major retailers and brands Gym membership discounts and cycle-to-work scheme Holiday purchase options
May 07, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Retrofit Coordinator to lead PAS 2035-compliant retrofit delivery across high-profile domestic housing programmes in the North East , based from Durham. This role offers a blend of technical leadership, compliance ownership, and strategic influence within a large, well-resourced sustainability team. Client Details Our client is a market-leading, multinational energy and technical services organisation , delivering complex housing retrofit, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation programmes across the UK. With a strong presence in the North East , they operate at scale across SHDF, ECO, LAD, and other government-funded frameworks , combining technical excellence with long-term investment in people, training, and innovation. Description Lead end-to-end PAS 2035 delivery , from assessment through design, installation, handover, and monitoring Act as the primary technical authority for retrofit coordination and energy modelling Manage retrofit surveying activity across the North East , ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance Produce, review, and validate RdSAP and full SAP models aligned with scheme criteria Manage TrustMark lodgements in line with programme delivery and funding requirements Work closely with operational, design, and delivery teams to ensure technically robust retrofit solutions Coordinate and manage external retrofit assessors and survey partners Implement and oversee audit processes for internal and external surveyors Drive an excellent customer and resident experience throughout the retrofit assessment process Support bid and tender submissions with strong technical and compliance input Share technical guidance, best practice, and industry updates across the wider business Profile A successful Retrofit Coordinator should have: Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field. Experience in project management within the construction or property industry. Strong knowledge of retrofit standards and energy efficiency practices. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in using project management tools and software. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Job Offer Competitive salary plus an excellent, flexible benefits package 25 days annual leave + public holidays Life assurance (2 annual salary) Structured learning, development, and professional qualification support Clear progression into senior technical, retrofit, or sustainability leadership roles Employee discount schemes for major retailers and brands Gym membership discounts and cycle-to-work scheme Holiday purchase options
