Bid Manager

SOCIAL INTEREST GROUP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bid Manager and Writer to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves leading the end-to-end bid process, crafting compelling proposals that align with the organization's mission. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring high-quality submissions that secure new contracts and retain existing ones. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for social care and exceptional writing skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing with a track record of securing contracts.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submission of competitive bids.
• Collaborate with senior directors to secure approvals for bids.

Skills

Bid and Proposal Writing

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Research

Microsoft Office

Tools

Tender Portals

Job description

Job Title: Bid Manager and Writer

Salary: £42,000

Location: Islington, London with hybrid working structure. You will also be expected to travel across our services which include London, Luton, Bedford, Brighton, and Kent, as well as our other locations to attend market engagement and bid related activities and attend regular service visits.

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

About the Bid Manager and Write Role:

Are you an experienced bid professional with a proven track record of securing contracts and crafting winning proposals? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bid Manager and Writer to join our dynamic Bid Team within the Development, Marketing, and Communications Department. This role is critical to driving our growth, securing new opportunities, and retaining existing contracts.

In this hands on role, you will hit the ground running, using your previous experience and knowledge to gather information and will utilise this to write competitive bids and proposals which can help secure new opportunities for the growth of our charity. SIG is a complex, growing organisation, supporting those with various complex needs in residential and non residential settings. Our Business Development team are vital in securing new and existing contracts to grow the services that we can offer to our residents and participants.

You will lead on competitive tendering processes, crafting high-quality bids and proposals that align with our mission and values. You will take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, from market engagement to submission, ensuring compliance and quality at every stage. You will work closely with senior directors, commissioners, and internal stakeholders to develop compelling submissions that meet financial targets and organisational goals. You will work independently but also part of the wider bid team, collaborating with subject matter experts as required.

Overview of key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and submission of competitive bids, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
• Collaborate with senior directors and internal teams to secure approvals and budgets for bids.
• Produce high-quality, engaging proposals that clearly articulate SIG’s vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders and commissioners.
• Conduct market research and stay informed about trends in social care, healthcare, and procurement to inform bid strategies.
• Work closely with the Bid Coordinator to draft, review, and finalise submissions.
• Attend market engagement events, service visits, and approval meetings to gain insights and represent SIG.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in bid and proposal writing and management, with a track record of securing new contracts and retaining existing ones.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading skills
• A keen eye for attention to detail
• Ability to produce high-quality, engaging content.
• Ideally, we would love someone who has experience within securing bids and proposals within the voluntary, social care, or healthcare sector.
• A good understanding of social care, healthcare, or procurement, with the ability to translate complex needs into compelling bids.
• Confidence in liaising with senior stakeholders, including directors and commissioners, and leading approval meetings.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using tender portals.
• A self-motivated, proactive individual who can take ownership of bids and drive them to successful completion.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity

How to Apply

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Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

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