Bid Manager

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service organization is seeking a Bid Manager to identify new market opportunities and lead successful bid submissions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bid writing and business development within the NHS sector. Responsibilities include creating high-quality proposals, collaborating with teams on service models, and engaging with stakeholders. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

NHS Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Recognition and Rewards

Career Growth

Office Comforts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in bid/service improvement/writing.
• Experience in NHS or healthcare market.
• Understanding of commissioning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid development by creating high-quality proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to design service models.
• Ensure a seamless bid process from identification to submission.

Skills

Tender writing

Business development

Commercial strategy

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning them into winning bids? Are you ready to take a central role in delivering growth and innovation in heath and care services?

Why HUC?

At HUC, we're on a mission to expand and enhance health and care services through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and cutting-edge service models. Our growth strategy is ambitious, and we need a dynamic BID MANAGER to help us identify new market opportunities, develop compelling business cases, and lead successful bid submissions.

Main duties of the job

Your Role in Driving Growth

As a key player in our Commercial Directorate, you will: Lead bid development - Create high-quality proposals that stand out. Develop strategic solutions - Collaborate with operational and clinical teams to design commercially viable service models. Identify new market opportunities - Expand our services into untapped areas. Manage the opportunity pipeline - Ensure a seamless bid process from identification to submission. Engage stakeholders - Present opportunities to senior leaders with confidence. Ensure bid excellence - Continuously improve processes for winning bids and business cases.

What We're Looking For

A results-driven professional with experience in tender writing, business development, and commercial strategy in health and care services. A sharp analytical mind to assess procurement policies, risk and reward strategies. A skilled communicator who can craft winning narratives and present ideas effectively to key stakeholders. A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and turns challenges into opportunities.

About us

At HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, & financial wellbeing:

Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, & more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet covered!

NHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind & long-term financial benefits for all our staff.

Wellbeing Support: Your health matters! Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, & delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.

Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won't go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, & exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.

Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, & smart savings options through our Credit Union.

Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, & regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news & opportunities.

Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea & coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyable!

Job responsibilities

Full information about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience of bid/service improvement/writing
• NHS / Healthcare market experience
• Awareness and understanding of commissioning processes and landscape
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£45,000 to £50,000 a yearDependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

4265-7744897

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