Bid & Contracts Manager - Health & Social Care Sector

Home Based with Travel

£50k plus excellent benefits

My Client, a Leading provider of Adult and Chidrens Social Care services are looking to recruit a Bid & Contracts Manger to ensure the organisation can secure contracts, manage client relationships, and meet contractual obligations.

Duties:  

• Conduct research to identify potential contract opportunities, market trends, and competitor activities. Analyse client needs and requirements for upcoming contracts.
• Prepare high-quality, well-structured, and persuasive bid proposals in response to invitations to tender or requests for proposals. This includes writing and editing content, creating graphics, and ensuring compliance with all submission requirements.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organisation, including business development, finance, and operations, to gather information and input for bids.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing strategies for contracts, ensuring that they are competitive and financially viable.
• Evaluate the potential risks associated with bids and contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all bid submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Communicate with clients during the bidding process to clarify requirements and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of bid-related documents, templates, and past submissions for reference and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and signing to execution and closeout.
• Ensure that the organisation complies with all contractual obligations, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Value and recognise ideas and the contribution of all team members
• Coach individuals and teams to perform to the best of their ability
• Delegate work to develop individuals in their roles and realise their potential
• Give ongoing feedback on performance and effectively manage performance
• Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance

Skills Required: 

•  A proven track record of Bid & Contract management with clear evidence of highly successful outcomes
•  Previous experience in a bid management or equivalent/similar role
•  Knowledge of one or more of the following sector areas: health and social care (essential) temporary and emergency accommodation, housing, young people’s and children’s services (desirable).

• A team player, who is able to adapt to emerging needs and priorities