Bid Manager

Purple Fox Talent Ltd; Watford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare solutions business is seeking a dynamic Bid Manager and Writer to join their passionate team. In this remote role, you will be responsible for drafting persuasive proposals, ensuring compliance with RFPs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Health and Social Care sector, excellent writing and organizational skills, and proficiency in essential tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of annual leave, and the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel to the London office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Remote working with occasional travel to HO in London

Qualifications

• Experienced Bid Writer and Manager with a background in Health and Social Care.
• Strong writing, organisational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft clear and persuasive proposals tailored to clients' needs.
• Ensure compliance with all guidelines and requirements in proposals.
• Lead the bid team and manage bid schedules effectively.

Skills

Proposal Writing

Compliance

Collaboration

Editing and Proofreading

Document Management

Team Coordination

Stakeholder Communication

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

CRM systems

Job description

Job title: Bid Manager and Writer

Location:Remote

Salary: Very competitive (Negotiable depending on experience)

The company:

• Our client are an established healthcare solutions business working across Residential and Nursing homes, NHS, Children’s Service, Specialist Mental health service, complex care and domiciliary care services.
• The culture is described as personable, fast paced and passionate about the industry. This role would suit someone who is used to working at a fast pace with a methodical approach to bids.

Responsibilities will include but wont be limited to:

• Proposal Writing: Draft clear, concise, and persuasive proposals tailored to the client’s requirements and aligning with the organization’s strengths.
• Compliance: Ensure the proposal complies with all guidelines, instructions, and requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation to Tender (ITT).
• Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, including technical teams and senior leadership, to gather relevant information and ensure accuracy.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and refine drafts to improve clarity, coherence, and professionalism, ensuring error-free documents.
• Document Management: Maintain and update bid libraries, ensuring templates, case studies, and relevant content are readily available for reuse.
• Team Coordination: Lead the bid team, providing direction and ensuring timely collaboration between writers, technical experts, and stakeholders.
• Bid Planning: Create and manage bid schedules, ensuring all deadlines are met, and resources are allocated effectively.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the bid process, including communicating with senior leadership and clients.
• Quality Control: Oversee the quality of the proposal, ensuring that it is well-organized, professionally presented, and responsive to the RFP or ITT.
• Submission Management: Ensure that the final proposal is submitted on time, following all submission guidelines, whether online or via hard copy.

What they are looking for:

• Must be an experienced Bid Writer and Manager with experience across the Health and Social Care or related industry
• Strong writing, organisational, and time management skills and used to working at a fast pace
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign and CRM systems.
• A positive, can-do attitude and eye for detail.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Healthcare plan
• Remote working with occasional travel to HO in London