Bid Manager / Bid Writer

Cityworx have been retained to work on an exciting opportunity by one of the leading providers of Home Care in the country.

Our client is a medium sized, privately owned Home Care provider with a reputation as a quality driven organisation providing a standard of care second to none.

This position has come about due to rapid growth within the organisation and the recognition that future growth is dependent on recruiting the best talent in the sector.

The role of the Bid Manager / Writer is primarily based at home but you will need to visit our clients Head Office once a week or for 2 days every 2 weeks in order to immerse yourself in their culture and be part of the organisation.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all elements of the tendering process, ensuring successful bid delivery capable of securing contracts for the delivery of care and support services.

The role is very autonomous and will require the successful applicant to be able to manage their own work load e.g. a number of bids all at varying stages, you will of course have the benefit of an admin team to call upon.

You will also be required to keep up dated with changes in the sector and advice the Managing Director and Director of Operations on such changes.

You will work closely with the MD to shape the role and grow it as much as possible

Key responsibilities will include:
• Overall responsibility for the complete bid process, including handover of successful bids to the Operations Team
• Review tender documentation and develop with the Managing Director, Operations Director and local Manager, the appropriate tender/bid strategy
• Development and coordination of bid responses, at both PQQ and ITT stages
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the Operations Team, providing clear information about potential opportunities and contributing to decision-making processes
• Manage Bid Pipeline information and provide updates/reports as required
• Contribute to and update and maintain a database / library of bid response resources and information
• Allocation of work to departments as appropriate and on-going liaison/management to ensure that deadlines are met
• Maintain good working knowledge of contracts held by the company and respond appropriately to contract queries from the wider team
Applicants should:
• be able to demonstrate a proven track record in the production of responses to invites to tender within the care sector.
• have the ability to manage several bid processes at once.
• be self-starters, able to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.
• have outstanding relationship building skills
• have excellent written/verbal communication skills and IT skills.
• be analytical with good attention to detail.