# Business Development Assistant [BDO Global](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/bdo-global.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Sales & Marketing](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/sales-marketing.md) BDO Global is hiring a Business Development Assistant in London. Posted 2026-09-22; applications close 2026-11-21. **Apply**: https://bdouk.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/BDO_Careers/job/London/Business-Development-Assistant_R20897 Posted 1d ago. ## Role details ## About BDO BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm that provides the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organizations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with companies that are Britain’s economic engine—ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited, and high growth businesses—and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. Our Shared Service Centre (SSC) team provides essential support across the firm. Beyond assisting on large-scale operations, SSC offers unparalleled expertise to keep us moving forward. As part of this friendly department, you will have the chance to work on exciting projects and develop your skillset. There is real opportunity, whether you are using industry knowledge to solve problems in your next career step or starting out. Leading organizations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality stems from a thorough understanding of their business, which comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You will be someone comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, while also confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You will be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organizations we work with. BDO’s International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) team provides financial and related professional services to international institutions and donor-funded programmes. Within IIDA, the Global Business Development Group (GBDG) supports the pursuit of new work by identifying opportunities, coordinating bids, supporting business development activity, and maintaining the tools and resources needed to win work effectively. ## Business Development Assistant Role The Business Development Assistant provides vital administrative and coordination support throughout the bid and business development process. This involves ensuring opportunities are set up correctly, bid documentation is prepared and controlled effectively, and submissions are completed accurately and on time. Working closely with the Bid Writer, you will support the practical and process-driven aspects of bid delivery, including preparing and formatting documents, coordinating submission timelines, maintaining bid records, and collating supporting materials, allowing the Bid Writer to focus on proposal strategy and content development. Your responsibilities will also include: - Managing the end-to-end submission process, ensuring compliance with client requirements, obtaining necessary approvals, maintaining version control, monitoring submission portals, and retaining accurate records of submitted bids. - Supporting wider business development activity by maintaining opportunity and bid data, coordinating framework and repeat business activities, and preparing supporting marketing materials. - Maintaining the Bid Library, certificates, and reusable bid content, ensuring information remains accurate, accessible, and up to date. - Updating CRM systems and tender control schedules, conducting conflict checks, maintaining SharePoint filing structures, and ensuring compliance with firm policies, risk management requirements, and professional development obligations. ## Required Qualifications You will bring: - 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. - Competence in using Microsoft Office, with intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel being essential. - Experience working with shared folders, document management systems, or similar administrative tools. ## Desirable Qualifications Ideally, you will have: - Fluency in French. - Experience supporting bids, proposals, or business development activity. - Experience using SharePoint, CRM systems, submission portals, or similar systems. - Experience maintaining content libraries, certificates, or standard corporate materials. - Experience in a professional services, international development, or international NGO environment. ## Why Join BDO At BDO, we help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions. We offer programs, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. ### A Culture of Support Mutual support and respect are core BDO values, underpinning our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we support you at every stage of your career, regardless of your personal or professional needs. Our agile working framework keeps teams connected, bringing people together where and when it matters most to share ideas and support one another. At BDO, you will always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We believe collaboration is key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences for our colleagues. We have invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise; we encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, your learning journey at BDO will never stop. ## Our Vision At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we are continuously investing in you. Across the UK, thousands of unique minds come together to help the companies we work with achieve their ambitions. We have a clear purpose and are confident in our future because we are constantly adapting and evolving to build on our strengths. We ensure our continued success by balancing global reach, integrity, and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, as we empower people to think creatively about achieving things better. ## Applying to this role This Business Development Assistant role at BDO Global runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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