Job description – Bid Writer

Directorate: Business Development Reports to: Bid and Contract Manager Direct Reports: None

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Bid Writer is responsible for writing strong tender submissions, which result in successful

outcomes. You will help ensure the Rehability family of companies retain all existing contracts

and win new business, in line with organisational strategic plans and targets for growth.

The Bid Writer works collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders, using exceptional

writing and interpersonal skills to capture and convey Rehability’s expertise and approach to

delivering services across a variety of areas.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working at pace, with strong time-management

skills, a keen eye for detail and able to confidently interpret and present a range of information.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES OF THE POST

• Write and coordinate high quality tender submissions that demonstrate Rehability’s ability

to deliver services for current and future business opportunities within our areas of

operation, including care and support for adults with learning disabilities and / or autism,

mental health needs, forensic services, complex physical health needs

• Collaborate effectively and efficiently with Operational and Central teams, to ensure

Rehability’s service offer is clearly, consistently, and effectively articulated, working at

pace to ensure external deadlines are met

• Identify and address all specification and evaluation requirements within bid submissions

• Work with a variety of data types, using analytical skills to digest, interpret and present a

range of information, supporting persuasive tender submissions

• Complete pre qualifying questionnaires and manage information through relevant tender

portals

• Draw upon local knowledge, research, evidence, and data to ensure tender responses are

effectively tailored to commissioner and local needs

• Work effectively with colleagues to support the development of service models, budgets

and pricing schedules

• Ensure progress towards each submission’s deadline date is planned and tracked

• Deliver successful outcomes from submissions

• Work alongside colleagues to create and maintain efficient systems, including maintaining

a resource library of information, stock answers and best-practice resources to support

tender submissions

• Work as part of a project team on larger scale, complex submissions to support one

another to research, scope out, write and review high quality responses

• Review and evaluate the success of submissions, ensuring continuous improvement

• Ensure a consistent voice is used across Rehability’s tenders, aligning with internal and

external communications.

General

• Represent and promote Rehability’s core values.

• Other duties as may reasonably be assigned, appropriate to the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable)

• A proven track record of high-quality bid writing, with clear evidence of highly successful

outcomes (70% success rate minimum) or evidence of exceptional writing ability

• Previous experience in a bid writing 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).

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent writing ability to inspire and engage a range of audiences

• Strong proof-reading and editing skills, with an exceptional eye for accuracy and attention

to detail, including ensuring responses adhere to word limits

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while

maintaining a high standard of quality

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to foster positive

collaborative relationships both externally and internally.

• Ability to digest, interpret and present a range of information, including key data sets

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

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and IT Literacy.

Personal responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for his/her own professional and personal development (supported by

the company where appropriate) to ensure that you develop and maintain continuing

competence to deliver the organisation’s requirements, including the fair and supportive

management of all staff in operational services.

A key component of development is being fully aware of regulatory and legal requirements

impacting on operational services and ensuring that all staff within those services are aware

of and deliver their individual responsibilities.

Corporate Behaviours:

Will commit to:

• Act with honesty and integrity at all times

• Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity

• Focus on the service users, both internal and external, at all times

• Make an active contribution to developing the service

• Learn from, and share experience and knowledge

• Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance

• Consciously review mistakes and successes to improve performance

• Use discretion and be aware of issues requiring total customer confidentiality

In addition you will:

• 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 poor performance

• Provide support and guidance to all team members

• Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance