Package Description

Bid Coordinator
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000
Location: Remote with occasional travel 
Contract: Perm, 
Hours: 37.5 hrs Mon – Fri
 

About Keys

Keys supports people with complex needs to build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support. We believe everyone has the right to live well and shape a life of their own. Through our national network of clinical, therapeutic, and education services, we provide flexible, personalised support for children and adults - delivered by expert multidisciplinary teams. There are no fixed pathways - just the right support, at the right time, to promote independence and re-enablement.

 About the role

The Bid Coordinator supports the Bids and Tenders team, working closely with the Bid Manager to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions. You will manage key stages of the bid lifecycle, ensuring responses are well-organised, compelling, and submitted on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in bids and proposals within a regulated sector.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate multiple bids from opportunity through to submission
• Support timelines, trackers, and schedules to meet deadlines
• Upload and manage submissions via procurement portals (e.g. ProContract, Atamis)
• Assist with bid/no-bid decisions and pipeline tracking
• Organise meetings and capture actions
• Collate, format, and proofread bid responses
• Maintain the bid content library and manage document versions
• Liaise with internal teams to gather and track contributions
• Support bid reviews, approvals, and compliance checks
•  Ensure submissions meet procurement requirements and evaluation criteria
• Support post-bid reviews and continuous improvement of processes

Essential skills and experience

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Previous experience in a bids/tenders role
  
  

Why join Keys?

• Salary - £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
• - 33 Days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Annual Leave  Career Progression – We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organisation
• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development – Supported by our award winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme – start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme – earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards –All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card save up to 50% with certain retailers

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Keys Group