Bid Writer - Logistics

Bid Writer

Location: West Drayton, Middlesex Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Arrangement: Hybrid working availableAbout the Role

We are recruiting for a well-established organisation operating within the transport and aviation services sector, looking to appoint a Business Support Officer to join their team in West Drayton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with experience in business administration, contract support or commercial administration.

Working closely with the Contract Manager and Commercial Director, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of contracts, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating meetings and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

The position offers a varied workload, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in different aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and commercial support to the Contract Manager and senior management team. Assist with preparing tender documents, bid submissions and commercial correspondence. Prepare reports, presentations, meeting packs and other business documents. Act as a point of contact for clients and customers, handling enquiries and following up on queries. Maintain accurate contract records, documentation and correspondence. Organise meetings, prepare agendas and follow up on agreed actions. Support the preparation of contract performance reports and operational updates. Assist with contract changes, service variations and general commercial administration. Help identify ways to improve administrative processes and communication across the business.Requirements

Previous experience in business support, commercial administration, contract administration or a similar role. Knowledge of tender documentation and bid submissions is essential. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communication skills, both written and verbal. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Comfortable communicating with clients, customers and senior management. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently. Experience within transport, aviation or a related industry would be advantageous but is not essential. Available to start immediately or at short notice. Able to provide a verifiable five-year employment history for airport security pass requirements.Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. Hybrid working arrangement. Company pension scheme. Holiday entitlement. Free on-site parking. Cycle to Work scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Opportunity to join an established organisation in the transport and aviation sector.Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application