Business Development Coordinator - Full Time - Freedom Leisure

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.

We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service and creating spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

We are looking for a motivated and organised Business Development Coordinator to support the growth of Freedom Leisure by managing tender opportunities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality bid submissions. This role is central to identifying new opportunities, maintaining accurate tender records and coordinating information across multiple teams to meet key deadlines. This role is based in Gloucester, however flexibility around location will be considered.

The successful candidate will monitor tender portals, prepare standard tender content and work closely with colleagues to gather the information needed for bespoke responses. You will also maintain document libraries and make sure all submissions meet governance and compliance requirements.

Alongside tender activity, you will assist with research into new business opportunities, support the preparation of presentations and help Business Development Managers with proposals and mobilisation documentation.

We are seeking someone with excellent organisational and written communication skills who is confident working with colleagues across different departments. You will need to stay calm under pressure and balance multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism. Previous experience in tender coordination or knowledge of the leisure or not for profit sectors is desirable but not essential.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday (to meet the demands of the business)

This role requires a minimum of three days per week working from one of our Freedom Leisure centres.

Requirements:
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work well with colleagues across departments
• Proactive approach and ability to stay calm under pressure

Desirable

• Experience in tender management or bid coordination
• Knowledge of the leisure or not for profit sectors

Benefits:
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 17th April 2026

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.