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Richardson Recruit
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Commercial Administrator South London Up to 32,000 + Benefits We are working with a Social Housing Contractor based in South London who are now seeking additional support within the Commercial Team. This is a fully office-based role requiring a highly organised individual with strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR). Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive commercial administrative support to the Commercial and Operations teams. Manage and maintain accurate cost records, ensuring all works are logged in line with NHF SOR. Assist with the preparation, submission, and tracking of applications, valuations, and variations. Review subcontractor and supplier documentation to ensure compliance with contract terms. Support the reconciliation of invoices and resolve any discrepancies. Maintain contract documentation and ensure audit-ready records at all times. Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth commercial processes. Produce reports and provide data analysis as required by the commercial team. Requirements Proven experience in a Commercial Administrator role within the social housing sector. Strong working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR) is essential. Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a clear route for progression. Apply to learn more. All applications are dealt with in the strictest confidence and you should receive a response within 7 working days.
Richardson Recruit
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Bid Writer London - 90% Remote 48,000 - 60,000 (Dependant on Experience) Plus Company Benefits. Our client is a Main Contractor specialising in housing maintenance / refurbishment works across London Currently recruiting for a Bid Writer / Bid Manager to work closely with the Bid Director. This is a permanent opportunity that offers flexibility to WFH. The Role You will take ownership of the end-to-end bidding process, preparing high-quality submissions for a range of housing maintenance contracts; planned and reactive. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently within a small team environment. Key Responsibilities Identify and assess new tender and bid opportunities Prepare, write, and manage high-quality PQQs, ITTs, and tender submissions Liaise with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial information Ensure all bids are compliant, compelling, and submitted on time Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates, and case studies Review feedback from unsuccessful bids and implement improvements Manage tender portals and client communications during the bid process About You Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Bid Manager, ideally within the Social Housing sector Strong written communication and editing skills Good understanding of construction terminology, processes, and procurement Highly organised with excellent time management skills Comfortable working in a small business environment and managing multiple deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Experience in writing bids in InDesign or similar software. We expect to get back to you within 7 days of receiving your application.