Business Development and Bid Manager

9B Careers; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in SW London is seeking a Business Development Coordinator for maternity cover from August 2025 to September 2026. This role involves managing bids, overseeing business development strategies, and collaborating closely with Directors and the Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in a business development environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing business development strategies.
• Strong background in project management and client engagement.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage content and project information for bids and pitches.
• Assist the Directors in achieving business objectives.
• Work with Directors for business development strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Marketing Strategy

Tools

CRM

Job description

Our client is a large Architectural practice based in SW London, currently looking for someone for Maternity cover from the beginning of August 2025 to the end of September 2026 (13 month contract with a good handover period).

Summary of main responsibilities are to:

• Manage content and project information for Expressions of Interest (EOI’s), pitches, bids and ITT/PQQs
• Manage tender/contract websites and inform Directors and Associate Directors of relevant opportunities
• Record feedback from all bids, pitches, Expressions of Interest and ITT/PQQs for Management Review Meetings
• Assist the Directors in achieving the objectives of the Business Plan and Tactical Marketing Plan
• Work with all the Directors and Associate Directors to achieve Business Development strategies for new sectors and services
• Manage and maintain Business Development through our client relationship management (CRM) within the MIS.
• Manage and maintain client target list in CRM and run monthly business developmentmeetings with Directors and Associate Directors
• Work with Directors & Associate Directors to promote the practice externally and attend relevant events
• Assist the Marketing Manager with organisation of seminars, lectures, targeted entertaining, attendance at external events, updating the events calendar and maintaining the marketing budget
• Assist with creating and updating marketing collateral (if required)
• Coordinate relationships with external organisations to promote collaborative research projects
• Work with the Quality Manager to ensure ISO 9001 procedures are complied with
• Ensure general conformance with all related aspects of the practice’s Integrated Management System