Bid co-ordinator
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,625 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, DN4 5PD |
| Company: | Unipart Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1849 |
Summary
Job Advert
About the role
We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working out of our Rail & Technology hub
at Trax Park, Doncaster, you will provide crucial support to the Strategic Bid Manager and the wider team. In this role, you will
be responsible for the efficient coordination and execution of day-to-day activities related to the Bid Management and Contract
Variation processes to support the delivery of high-quality, compelling proposals and contract variations to our customer base.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Bid Coordination: Coordinating bid teams and inputs from key internal stakeholders to ensure all process timescales, governance
steps, and internal deadlines are met.
* Proposal Preparation: Coordinating the planning and preparation of high-quality responses to ITTs/RFQs, presentations, and
proposals for both existing and prospective customers.
* Contract Variations: Supporting the day-to-day management of the Contract Variation process, including the professional writing
of customer-centric proposals.
* Information Management: Maintaining the CRM system with relevant opportunity data, managing team inboxes, and proactively
monitoring customer portals to identify new bidding opportunities.
* Stakeholder Support: Coordinating meeting agendas, capturing actions and discussion points, and ensuring the timely completion
of tasks by relevant stakeholders.
* Continuous Improvement: Using Unipart Way tools to achieve a minimum of Level 3 competency and identifying ways to improve
processes and systems.
About You
You will be a collaborative team player with a high degree of attention to detail and a professional attitude towards your work.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Stakeholder Management: Previous experience in effectively managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and working
collaboratively within a team environment in an administration role.
* Excellent attention to detail: Working to a high degree of accuracy and consistently ensuring a high level of work quality.
* Strong organisational skills and able to adapt to a fluctuating workload driven by external deadlines.
* IT Literate and proficient in using various software and systems.
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths.
* Knowledge of the Rail Industry would be highly desirable.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
* Pension and death-in-service provisions.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
* Exclusive employee discounts and retailer offers.
* Recognition events and rewards.
* Free on-site car parking at our new Trax Park facility.
Unipart - Who are we?
Unipart is a leading supply chain performance improvement partner with a rich British heritage spanning over 50 years. Operating
in over 20 countries with a team of 12,000 colleagues, We design, make, move and improve components in our customers’ supply
chains across seven key sectors, including for some of the world’s most recognisable brands . As a valued employee of Unipart, you
can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds a world class status in employee engagement and a
commitment to continuous improvement thanks to our unique philosophy, The Unipart Way.
About the role
We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working out of our Rail & Technology hub
at Trax Park, Doncaster, you will provide crucial support to the Strategic Bid Manager and the wider team. In this role, you will
be responsible for the efficient coordination and execution of day-to-day activities related to the Bid Management and Contract
Variation processes to support the delivery of high-quality, compelling proposals and contract variations to our customer base.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Bid Coordination: Coordinating bid teams and inputs from key internal stakeholders to ensure all process timescales, governance
steps, and internal deadlines are met.
* Proposal Preparation: Coordinating the planning and preparation of high-quality responses to ITTs/RFQs, presentations, and
proposals for both existing and prospective customers.
* Contract Variations: Supporting the day-to-day management of the Contract Variation process, including the professional writing
of customer-centric proposals.
* Information Management: Maintaining the CRM system with relevant opportunity data, managing team inboxes, and proactively
monitoring customer portals to identify new bidding opportunities.
* Stakeholder Support: Coordinating meeting agendas, capturing actions and discussion points, and ensuring the timely completion
of tasks by relevant stakeholders.
* Continuous Improvement: Using Unipart Way tools to achieve a minimum of Level 3 competency and identifying ways to improve
processes and systems.
About You
You will be a collaborative team player with a high degree of attention to detail and a professional attitude towards your work.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Stakeholder Management: Previous experience in effectively managing multiple internal and external stakeholders and working
collaboratively within a team environment in an administration role.
* Excellent attention to detail: Working to a high degree of accuracy and consistently ensuring a high level of work quality.
* Strong organisational skills and able to adapt to a fluctuating workload driven by external deadlines.
* IT Literate and proficient in using various software and systems.
* GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths.
* Knowledge of the Rail Industry would be highly desirable.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays).
* Pension and death-in-service provisions.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives.
* Exclusive employee discounts and retailer offers.
* Recognition events and rewards.
* Free on-site car parking at our new Trax Park facility.
Unipart - Who are we?
Unipart is a leading supply chain performance improvement partner with a rich British heritage spanning over 50 years. Operating
in over 20 countries with a team of 12,000 colleagues, We design, make, move and improve components in our customers’ supply
chains across seven key sectors, including for some of the world’s most recognisable brands . As a valued employee of Unipart, you
can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds a world class status in employee engagement and a
commitment to continuous improvement thanks to our unique philosophy, The Unipart Way.