Bid Manager

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!