Bid Coordinator

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.
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