Strategic Partnerships and Bid Manager

RTN Diagnostics; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RTN Diagnostics is on the lookout for a Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager to drive business development efforts and expand our services in the mental health sector. This pivotal role involves managing NHS bidding processes, engaging stakeholders, and fostering partnerships. Ideal candidates will have a solid track record in the healthcare sector, understand NHS procurement mechanisms, and possess exceptional communication skills. Join RTN to make a real impact in transforming mental health services across the UK.

Benefits

Company pension and annual bonus

Referral programme

Working from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing and managing NHS or healthcare tenders.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes.
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new NHS commissioning opportunities.
• Lead the full bid lifecycle including writing and submitting tenders.
• Build and sustain relationships with NHS commissioners.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Partnerships

Tender Management

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

NHS procurement platforms (e.g. Atamis, Proactis, Contracts Finder)

Job description

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Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager

• Location: Remote or Hybrid Options (Deal or Cheltenham offices)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP

About RTN Mental Health Solutions

At RTN Mental Health Solutions, we’re on a mission to transform the way neurodevelopmental and primary care mental health services are delivered across the UK. As a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation, we combine clinical excellence with commercial innovation to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. From NHS partnerships to private services, we’re redefining what accessible and effective support can look like.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic, driven, and detail-oriented Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager to lead our business development and tendering efforts. This role is vital to RTN’s continued growth and innovation, playing a central role in expanding our NHS and private sector reach. You’ll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing strong commissioner relationships, and leading high-quality bid submissions. As a strategic connector between RTN and the wider commissioning landscape, you’ll help ensure our services remain competitive, relevant, and impactful.

Role Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify and assess new NHS and private sector commissioning opportunities aligned with RTN’s service offer
• Map and develop new procurement routes including ICB partnerships, DPS frameworks, and pilot models
• Maintain a live pipeline of relevant opportunities and inform internal stakeholders of upcoming tenders
• Lead the full bid lifecycle including scoping, writing, coordinating, editing, and submitting tenders
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and governance teams to develop accurate, persuasive, and compliant bids
• Ensure all tenders are submitted to deadline with rigorous documentation, version control, and quality assurance

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and sustain relationships with NHS commissioners, procurement leads, and external collaborators
• Represent RTN at commissioner meetings, events, and external stakeholder forums
• Identify joint bid or subcontracting opportunities and manage relationship development with potential partners
• Support effective mobilisation of new contracts by liaising with internal teams and commissioners
• Maintain ongoing commissioner relationships to support performance and renewal discussions
• Create feedback loops from tenders and contracts to shape continuous improvement
• Track policy, procurement, and commissioning trends in the NHS and independent mental health sectors
• Provide regular insights and commercial recommendations to senior leadership
• Contribute to the development of RTN’s national positioning and long-term business development strategy

About You

Mandatory requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing and managing successful NHS or healthcare sector tenders
• Experience working directly with NHS commissioners, procurement teams, or ICBs
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes from end to end
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement platforms (e.g. Atamis, Proactis, Contracts Finder)
• Exceptional written communication skills with a proven track record of producing high-scoring, compliant tenders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships in a health or social care context
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, workstreams, and stakeholder inputs
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working within mental health, neurodevelopmental, or community-based health services
• Knowledge of contract mobilisation processes and commissioner relationship management
• Experience developing or supporting a commercial strategy in a healthcare organisation

Company Benefits

• Company pension and annual bonus
• Referral programme
• Working from home

Why Join RTN?

• Be at the forefront of transforming ADHD and Autism care.
• Shape clinical services with a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team.
• Play a key leadership role in a company committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative culture with real impact.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting change in mental health services, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join RTN Mental Health Solutions and lead the future of neurodevelopmental care.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Health Care Provider, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Mental Health Care, Public Health, and Hospitals and Health Care

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