Senior Bid Manager – End-to-End Proposals (Remote)

NHS Jobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCRG Care Group and Operose Health is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to own end-to-end tender processes from planning to submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop win themes and ensure bids meet procurement requirements.

The role emphasises strong bid writing, stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage multiple high-value tenders in a healthcare/public sector setting. Flexible remote work with occasional travel is available.

Qualifications

• Substantial end-to-end bid management experience.
• Experience in public sector tendering and procurement.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong bid writing and proposal development skills.
• Ability to manage complex tenders, deadlines and risks.
• APMP Foundation/Practitioner or similar qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple bids simultaneously, owning planning, deadlines, resources and submissions.
• Lead end-to-end bid process including planning, stakeholder engagement and submission.
• Develop bid strategies, win themes and customer-focused proposals.
• Collaborate with clinical, finance, legal and workforce teams to build tender responses.
• Review bid content and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Support wider business development activities and market engagement.
• Mentor/guide colleagues and share bid management practices.

Skills

Bid management

Public sector tendering

Stakeholder engagement

Bid writing

Quality assurance

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HCRG Care Group and Operose Health is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to own end-to-end tender processes from planning to submission. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop win themes and ensure bids meet procurement requirements.

The role emphasises strong bid writing, stakeholder engagement and the ability to manage multiple high-value tenders in a healthcare/public sector setting. Flexible remote work with occasional travel is available.