About BDO WAVE
BDO WAVE serves as a specialised Extended Delivery Team that supports BDO UK in achieving excellence, agility, and value across its audit and advisory services. The team is dedicated to producing high-quality tenders, proposals, and pursuit materials that enhance the firm’s market presence and contribute to securing new business opportunities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to quickly grasp concepts within audit, accounting, and advisory services, possess a talent for crafting clear and engaging business content, and show confidence—or a willingness to develop confidence—when engaging with C-suite executives and senior leadership. This position is particularly suited to early-career professionals seeking to build expertise in bids and pursuits content creation within a global professional services environment.
Job Overview
The Bids & Pursuits Copywriting Co-ordinator is responsible for supporting the development, refinement, and editing of written content used in tenders, proposals, and pursuit documentation. This role involves close collaboration with the BDO WAVE Client Service and Design Teams, alongside UK-based Pursuit Leads and Business Development Managers, to ensure all deliverables align with brand standards, maintain accuracy, and effectively engage the target audience.
Core Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and format written content for tenders, proposals, and pursuit materials in collaboration with senior team members.
- Adapt and tailor content to reflect BDO UK’s tone of voice, brand standards, and strategic objectives.
- Proofread and quality-check all written materials to ensure precision, clarity, and consistency.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect, verify, and refine information for bid submissions.
- Manage and update content repositories, templates, and case study libraries to maintain relevance and accessibility.
- Contribute to the development of messaging strategies tailored to various audiences and service lines.
- Develop the confidence and communication skills required to engage effectively with senior leaders and C-suite executives when clarifying or refining content.
Skills & Requirements
- Excellent business writing and editing abilities, with the capacity to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
- Eagerness and ability to quickly develop knowledge of audit, accounting, and advisory services.
- Strong organisational skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Willingness to build confidence in engaging with senior and executive-level stakeholders.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and agile work environment.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or a related discipline.
- One to two years of experience in a writing, communications, marketing, or bids support position within either an agency or corporate setting.
- Previous exposure to business writing within professional services or corporate brand communication would be advantageous.
What BDO WAVE Offers
- The organisation provides an opportunity for professionals to develop specialised expertise in business writing within a leading UK-based professional services brand.
- BDO WAVE offers a hybrid working model that combines in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.
- The team fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, promoting professional growth through structured training and mentoring initiatives.
- Employees gain exposure to international stakeholders and participate in high-profile pursuit and proposal projects.