Bid & Tender Writer

Home based with regular travel

Become part of the CareTech Family. Established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider delivering a package of high quality, individually tailored care and support solutions to children, young people, and adults across the UK. Whohave a great opportunity for a Bid & Tender Writer

**Duties**:
Delivering the companies Vision and Values by providing useful written information for written tenders gathered internally from our library and business experts and externally through Market Research
Drafting, editing and proof reading method statements on all aspects of service delivery
Administrative Support to maintain the existing Library and Contracts
Portal Management - Ensuring all relevant external portals for Adult Services are updated, maintained and access granted to appropriate Business Development Managers.
Triage - supporting the review all new tender documentation and preparation for triage calls to discuss opportunities with Business teams, in conjunction with the Bid Manager
Support to the Bid Manager in tasks necessary to ensure the timely delivery of tender submissions.

Skills/Experience:
Track record of Administration, Project Management, Line Management, Tender delivery
Networking skills, working successfully both internally and externally with Colleagues and Local Authorities
Experience of writing and delivering successful written content, ideally in a social care or equivalent environment and/or;
Evidence ofStrong written communication skills - ability to express a response in a concise manner, within the scope of the questions and word count and highlighting Unique Selling Points whilst addressing the questions criteria
Ability to communicate our vision and service delivery in writing, in an accessible, engaging and locally relevant manner, and comfortable with others editing your work
Ability to seek out information proactively from a variety of sources, including written/online materials and knowledge held by business experts
Ability to organise your own time effectively, meeting deadlines while showing good attention to detail and maintaining quality
Flexible and committed approach to working hours and annual leave, working closely with the Bid Manager to ensuring multiple deadlines are met
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience of using online portals and Council procurement tools
Working knowledge of residential/supported living business models and CQC regulations is desirable.

Company Values

Friendly, passionate and caring nature
Positive, pleasant and approachable
Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives
Person Centred, allowing our children to explore & utilise their own strengths
Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas

Reward and Benefits

Remote Working
20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Competitive Salary
Blue Light Card
Free DBS check
Refer a friend scheme’ reward system - earn up to £500 per referral
Pension scheme
Annual Employee Awards Evening

Manchester - Bid & Tender Writer [SYS-3195]