Bid Writer
£30 - 45k - office based in Wavertree, L13 1FB or hybrid
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Introduction to the role:
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Bid Writer. Reporting to the Senior Bid Manager, you will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, playing a key role creating competitive bids that showcase our expertise.
Key Responsibilities of the Bid Writer:
*Work with and support the Senior Bid Manager -
*Ensuring we are on all relevant frameworks and portals
*Monitoring potential business opportunities and acting on them efficiently liaising with appropriate colleagues
*Timely planning, management and completion of allocated selection questionnaires and tender submissions through the various stages of the procurement process
*Planning, drafting and writing and coordinating responses to bids
*Ensuring all written documentation relating to bids and tenders is of high quality and accuracy
*Working closely with Subject Matter Experts to construct relevant answers which clearly answer the external stakeholders’ requirements and portray the company appropriately
*Building internal and external relationships with individuals in order to create quality bids that best represents the company’s services
*Managing each bid as a mini-project and ensuring that all tasks are assigned to relevant workstream and actioned in a timely manner
*Reviewing and evaluating each bid to glean lessons learned and sharing constructive feedback with colleagues and organisation
*Presenting information in a meaningful, useful and understandable way to internal and external stakeholders
*Providing advice and guidance to colleagues on local and national policies/procedures/pathways
*Proactively seeking clarification for frameworks and tenders to inform written bid
Essential Skills and Experience of the Bid Writer
*One years’ experience in either Health / Social Care / Public Sectors
*Educated to GCSE level in English and Mathematics grade A-C
*Minimum three years’ tender completion experience
*Ability to prove successful wins post tender.
Benefits:
*Highly competitive salary
*Company pension
*Professional development
*25 days annual leave
*1 day annual leave increase after 12 months
*Westfield health plan
*£1500 retention bonus
*Blue light card
About Us
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities - giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.
Recruitment Process for the Bid Writer vacancy
*Detailed telephone interview with Specialist Recruiter. You’ll find out more detailed information about the role and share your skills and experience.
*Right to Work and Driver checks
*Face to Face interview with Head of Nursing and Clinical Director.
*Compliance checks following offer to RMN - Nurse Assessor including DBS and 3 years of referencing.