Bid Manager
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • full-time
  • £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Head of Bids & Proposals *Annual Salary: Up to £65,000
*Location: Hybrid working (Home/Welwyn Garden City Office)
*Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Head of Business Development to lead and be accountable for the pipeline of organisational growth through both procured and non-procured opportunities. This role is an integral part of the Commercial Directorate and offers a wide, exciting, and varied scope of work. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our growth strategy, enhancing our service offerings, and identifying new market opportunities.
Day-to-day of the role: *Lead and coordinate multi-million-pound bid submissions, maintaining control and ownership of all bidding opportunities.
*Ensure timely and appropriate responses to bids and proposals, providing Executive and Board level assurance.
*Understand and support the development of Procurement policies/frameworks to align with organisational impacts.
*Create cohesive bid narratives with SME support, ensuring clarity in service specifications and organisational vision.
*Lead proposal strategies and service design workshops to meet commissioner requirements and ensure operational delivery and financial viability.
*Line manage and motivate the Business Development and Commercial teams, ensuring effective resource allocation to deliver against the pipeline.
*Present bid and proposal information to SMEs and senior leaders, and support the creation of commercial offers that are deliverable and scalable.
*Regularly review and improve bid processes and maintain up-to-date bid libraries.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *5+ years of experience in multi-million-pound bid development and management.
*NHS / Healthcare market experience (essential)
*Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team.
*Degree level education or equivalent, including APMP qualification.
*Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
*Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits: *30 holiday days plus bank holidays.
*NHS Pension Scheme.
*Travel and expenses scheme.
*Comprehensive career and training development opportunities.
*Access to employee perks and discounts through NHS schemes and our own benefits & wellbeing site.
*Employee Assistance Programme.
To apply for the Head of Business Development position, please submit your CV now!
Job number 1652135
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Company Details:
REED Procurement
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Other
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