Bid Assistant - Business Development

  • Job Reference: JO0000007512
  • Date Posted: 1 July 2026
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Marketing / Business Development
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Bid Assistant - Business Development | London (Hybrid)

Looking to kick-start or grow your career in bids and business development within a professional services environment?

We're looking for a detail-driven and proactive Bid Assistant to join a collaborative and high-performing BD team. You'll play a key role supporting the full bid lifecycle helping to deliver compelling tenders, coordinating inputs from senior stakeholders, and ensuring submissions are accurate and on time.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the preparation and submission of bids and tenders
  • Managing tender portals and tracking opportunities
  • Drafting responses using existing content and coordinating input from across the business
  • Maintaining bid libraries and documentation
  • Supporting reporting and continuous improvement across the bids process

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in BD, marketing, or bids (ideally 1-2 years)
  • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
  • Confident communicator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn

Why apply?

  • Great opportunity to develop a career in bids and BD
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and varied, high-impact work
  • Supportive, team-focused culture
  • Hybrid working model

If you're looking for a role where you can build your skills and make a real impact, apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


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