Senior Bid Writer

Healix; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in the UK is looking for a Senior Bid Writer to lead bid activities and produce persuasive content for new business. The ideal candidate will have extensive bid writing experience within healthcare, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects effectively. This role involves collaborating with sales and product teams to ensure high-quality submissions and continuous improvement in bid processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bid writing and management, ideally within corporate healthcare or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of healthcare trusts and outsourced claims management (TPA) solutions.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all bid activity across Healix Health.
• Write and edit persuasive responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier questionnaires.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather insights for responses.

Skills

Bid writing experience

Healthcare trusts understanding

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Word proficiency

Strategic thinking

Collaboration skills

Communication of complex solutions

Education

APMP accreditation (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Senior Bid Writer

About Healix

Healix Health was founded in 2000 by Dr Paul Beven and Dr Peter Mason - two clinicians who understood that healthcare works best when it's personal, not prescriptive.

After launching Healix International in 1992 to provide global medical and risk support, they went on to create Healix Health: a UK-based specialist in corporate healthcare trusts.

Our combined medical and risk management expertise places us in a unique position to deliver cost‑efficient solutions without compromising high quality support for the end‑user. As a result, we have an impressive list of clients across corporate, government, NGO and insurance sectors.

With a team of over 150 dedicated professionals, we are committed to excellence, integrity, and patient‑centred service.

Position Overview

As Senior Bid Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in securing new business and retaining existing contracts. Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, you'll be a key contributor to our commercial success, working cross‑functionally with Sales, Product, and Strategy teams to deliver compelling, high‑quality bid responses.

This is a strategic and hands‑on role, ideal for someone who is passionate about producing persuasive, evidence‑based content that wins business.

Person specification

This position requires:

• Proven experience in bid writing and management, ideally within corporate healthcare or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of healthcare trusts and outsourced claims management (TPA) solutions.
• Exceptional written communication and the ability to draft engaging storytelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and copy‑editing abilities.
• Skilled in managing complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders across disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a strong grasp of brand and formatting standards.
• APMP accreditation (or working towards) highly desirable.
• A strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach and a passion for winning work.
• A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships across the business.
• Someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by continuous improvement.
• A confident communicator who can translate complex solutions into clear, compelling narratives.

About the role

Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following core responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all bid activity across Healix Health, ensuring timely and high‑quality submissions.
• Write and edit persuasive responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier questionnaires.
• Track upcoming opportunities and manage live tenders from initiation to submission.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather insights and shape responses that reflect our value proposition.
• Review and optimise our bid processes, templates, and tools to improve efficiency and impact.
• Analyse feedback from submissions to continuously improve our approach.
• Support award submissions and other strategic content initiatives.

About the company

All around the world, Healix safeguards people's health and wellbeing.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience in bid writing and management, ideally within corporate healthcare or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of healthcare trusts and outsourced claims management (TPA) solutions.
• Skilled in managing complex projects to tight deadlines.

Desired Criteria

• APMP accreditation (or working towards)

Skills you'll need