Strategic Bid & Growth Assistant

BDO UK LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK LLP is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide vital administrative and coordination support across the bid and business development lifecycle. You will help prepare, format and file bid documents, manage submission timelines, and maintain bid records and libraries.

You will also support broader marketing materials, update CRM systems and SharePoint structures, and work closely with the Bid Writer and senior teams to ensure compliant, timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or commensurate relevant experience in marketing administration.
• Strong administrative and document management skills.
• Ability to follow processes carefully and maintain accurate records.
• Commitment to working flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office, with intermediate Word and Excel essential.
• Experience of working with shared folders, document management systems or similar administrative tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support throughout the bid and business development process.
• Prepare and format documents, coordinate submission timelines, maintain bid records.
• Update CRM systems, tender control schedules and SharePoint filing structures.
• Maintain the Bid Library, certificates and reusable bid content.
• Support wider business development activities with marketing materials.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and risk management requirements.

Skills

Administrative skills

Record keeping

Process adherence

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

French fluency

Document management

Bid/BD experience a plus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

BDO UK LLP is seeking a Business Development Assistant to provide vital administrative and coordination support across the bid and business development lifecycle. You will help prepare, format and file bid documents, manage submission timelines, and maintain bid records and libraries.

You will also support broader marketing materials, update CRM systems and SharePoint structures, and work closely with the Bid Writer and senior teams to ensure compliant, timely submissions.