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 Bids & Proposals 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 this position, please submit your CV now!