Proposals & Business Support Coordinator
Overview:
We're on the lookout for a motivated and versatile individual to join a growing engineering-led business in a key support role. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, thrives on responsibility, and is keen to build a long-term career, this could be the perfect fit. In return, you'll be offered tailored training and a clear path for professional growth.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, your role will support day-to-day business functions and help drive performance across the company. Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting technical teams with operational and administrative tasks.
Overseeing company certifications and completing pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), including audit preparation.
Helping to maintain and update company policies and internal procedures.
Preparing performance reports for the board, covering both financial and operational metrics.
Managing onboarding for new hires and assisting with staff departures.
Supporting business development activities, including bid support and client coordination.
Carrying out day-to-day admin such as procurement, quotations, and document preparation.
Gathering information for annual R&D tax relief submissions.
Building strong working relationships with external stakeholders and clients.
Assisting with marketing, PR, and content creation as needed.
Coordinating travel and accommodation bookings.
Jumping into other business support tasks as they come up.
What We’re Looking For:
Confident user of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable, quick to pick things up, and not fazed by a busy workload.
Organised, deadline-focused, and able to manage competing priorities.
A basic grasp of business finance and comfortable working with numbers.
Able to create and present performance-related reporting.
Naturally outgoing, proactive, and client-focused.
Capable of forming good relationships with both internal teams and external partners.
A full driving licence is essential – occasional travel will be required.
Nice to Have:
Prior marketing or communications experience.
An understanding of the construction or engineering sector.