Bid Manager

Verto People Ltd; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Home-based working with travel to site

Retirement plan

Retail discounts and gym membership

Fixed-term maternity cover contract

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is seeking a Senior Bid Manager for a home-based role in the UK, with travel to healthcare sites as required. You will lead complex, high-value bids from qualification through to contract award, coordinating commercial, operational and technical stakeholders to deliver compelling, compliant submissions.

The role requires extensive healthcare bid management experience, with a track record of securing contracts (£10m+).

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in healthcare sales, bid management or a similar healthcare commercial role.
• Proven track record supporting high-value healthcare contracts (£10m+) from engagement through to contract award.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary bid teams and managing complex tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare bids for new business, contract renewals and cross-selling opportunities, from qualification through to contract award.
• Develop and manage bid plans, timelines, governance schedules and submission deadlines.
• Coordinate cross-functional bid teams, including commercial, finance, operational and technical specialists.
• Support the development of bid strategies, win themes and commercially competitive solutions.
• Manage bid risks, assumptions, dependencies and stakeholder responsibilities throughout the tender process.
• Prepare and contribute to written tender responses, ensuring submissions are compelling, compliant and aligned with client specifications.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to develop solutions that address healthcare customer requirements.
• Oversee bid progress, maintain accountability across teams and ensure submissions are delivered to agreed timescales.

Job description

Senior Bid Manager

Home-Based – UK (Travel to Sites as Required)

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

A Senior Bid Manager / Senior Tender Manager / Healthcare Bid Manager is required for a home-based position within the healthcare sector, leading complex, high-value bids for new business, contract retention and expansion opportunities.

The Senior Bid Manager will coordinate commercial, operational and technical stakeholders, develop compelling bid strategies and ensure submissions meet client requirements and deadlines.

Senior Bid Manager / Senior Tender Manager / Healthcare Bid Manager Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Home-based working with travel to sites as required
• Retirement plan
• Retail discounts and gym membership discounts
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract

The Senior Bid Manager / Senior Tender Manager / Healthcare Bid Manager Role:

• Lead complex healthcare bids for new business, contract renewals and cross-selling opportunities, from qualification through to contract award.
• Develop and manage bid plans, timelines, governance schedules and submission deadlines.
• Coordinate cross-functional bid teams, including commercial, finance, operational and technical specialists.
• Support the development of bid strategies, win themes and commercially competitive solutions.
• Manage bid risks, assumptions, dependencies and stakeholder responsibilities throughout the tender process.
• Prepare and contribute to written tender responses, ensuring submissions are compelling, compliant and aligned with client specifications.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to develop solutions that address healthcare customer requirements.
• Oversee bid progress, maintain accountability across teams and ensure submissions are delivered to agreed timescales.

Senior Bid Manager / Senior Tender Manager / Healthcare Bid Manager Requirements:

• Extensive experience in healthcare sales, bid management or a similar healthcare commercial role.
• Experience as a Senior Bid Manager, Senior Tender Manager, Healthcare Bid Manager or similar, with responsibility for complex bid submissions.
• Proven track record supporting high-value healthcare contracts (£10m+) from initial engagement through to contract award.
• Strong understanding of healthcare sector requirements, commercial considerations and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working collaboratively within matrixed organisations.
• Confidence presenting commercial proposals and engaging with senior management and board-level stakeholders.