Business Development Assistant

Grimshaw; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for development and mentoring

Job summary

A global architecture and design practice in Greater London seeks a Bid Coordinator to research business opportunities and assist in preparing bids. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign. This role offers a salary between £34,000 and £38,000 along with a competitive benefits package in a supportive culture that values inclusivity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Previous experience in bid management or a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research and track new business opportunities in key sectors.
• Support the preparation and delivery of bids and proposals, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Manage and organise key information for bidding and content libraries.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Interest in design, architecture or the built environment

Job description

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Grimshaw’s London studio—part of a global, award-winning architecture and design practice founded in 1980—is a hub of ideas, innovation and collaboration. We are committed to creating meaningful projects that champion sustainability and inclusivity, while delivering design excellence across the built environment.

What You’ll Do

• Research and track new business opportunities in key sectors.
• Support the preparation and delivery of bids and proposals, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintain and update client lists and project data sheets.
• Manage and organise key information for bidding and content libraries.
• Collaborate with designers to create engaging, high-quality materials.
• Assist with market research and sector strategy initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe InDesign.
• Previous experience in bid management or a similar role is desirable.
• Interest in design, architecture or the built environment is a plus.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive culture—with over 50 nationalities represented in the practice—where collaboration and creativity are encouraged.
• Contribute to projects that strive for net-zero carbon and socially regenerative impact.
• Grow your career with opportunities for development, mentoring and global collaboration.

For all of our roles, strong communication skills and an understanding and appreciation of our design ethos are crucial.

Grimshaw is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and recognise that in order to be successful, we need to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their potential and succeed.

The role attracts a salary of £34,000 - £38,000 as well as a competitive benefits package.