Bid Manager

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for spotting opportunities and turning them into winning bids? Are you ready to take a central role in delivering growth and innovation in heath and care services?Why HUC?At HUC, we're on a mission to expand and enhance health and care services through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and cutting-edge service models. Our growth strategy is ambitious, and we need a dynamic BID MANAGER to help us identify new market opportunities, develop compelling business cases, and lead successful bid submissions.Main duties of the jobYour Role in Driving GrowthAs a key player in our Commercial Directorate, you will: Lead bid development - Create high-quality proposals that stand out. Develop strategic solutions - Collaborate with operational and clinical teams to design commercially viable service models. Identify new market opportunities - Expand our services into untapped areas. Manage the opportunity pipeline - Ensure a seamless bid process from identification to submission. Engage stakeholders - Present opportunities to senior leaders with confidence. Ensure bid excellence - Continuously improve processes for winning bids and business cases.What We\'re Looking ForA results-driven professional with experience in tender writing, business development, and commercial strategy in health and care services. A sharp analytical mind to assess procurement policies, risk and reward strategies. A skilled communicator who can craft winning narratives and present ideas effectively to key stakeholders. A collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and turns challenges into opportunities.About usAt HUC, we're proud to invest in our people by offering a wide range of exciting benefits that support your personal, professional, and financial wellbeing:Exclusive Discounts: Unlock savings on shopping, travel, and more, through our Discount Hub, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. From everyday essentials to special experiences, we've got your wallet coveredNHS Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the NHS Pension, offering peace of mind and long-term financial benefits for all our staff.Wellbeing Support: Your health matters Enjoy access to counselling services, personalised health plans, meditation guides, energising fitness routines, and delicious recipes to keep you thriving every day.Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work won\'t go unnoticed Celebrate your achievements with peer shout-outs, special awards, and exclusive event vouchers that show how much we appreciate you.Financial Perks: Take the stress out of money matters with free financial advice, a healthcare cash plan to cover everyday expenses, and smart savings options through our Credit Union.Career Growth: Build the future you deserve with our My Academy training programs, exciting internal vacancies, and regular updates to keep you in the loop with HUC news and opportunities.Office Comforts: Stay refreshed with unlimited tea and coffee, enjoy the ease of free parking, and recharge in our dedicated relaxation areas. Plus, join in on engaging team events that make every workday more enjoyableJob responsibilitiesFull information about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.Person SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEducated to degree level or equivalentExtensive experience of bid/service improvement/writingNHS / Healthcare market experienceAwareness and understanding of commissioning processes and landscapeProficient in use of Microsoft applicationsPersonal Attributes, Values and BehavioursAbility to work collaboratively with internal teamsExcellent written English and presentation skills and experience of presenting compelling business cases to senior internal and external stakeholdersAbility to clearly communicate the outputs of models to senior management, including the ability to develop presentations in Microsoft PowerPointStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesWell-organised with good project management skillsAbility to work credibly with senior managers and form strong personal relationships, both internally and externallySelf-starter, highly motivated and able to work independentlyDemonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner, including at senior management levelExperience of prioritising and responding flexibly to frequent changing demandsCapability to work from own initiative and plan own time productively and effectivelyAbility to meet demanding timescales, workload and deadlinesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£45,000 a yearper annum (pro-rata if part time) #J-18808-Ljbffr