Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-scoring bid content in line with tender evaluation guidance and scoring matrices, clearly articulating the benefits of our client’s solution to meet specific commissioner needs.
• Adapt and refresh existing content within the bid library to improve bid quality.
• Actively seek out high-quality input from internal colleagues and stakeholders to improve submissions.
• Coordinate contributions from internal teams, including subject matter experts and operational leads, to ensure bids are well-informed, accurate, and compelling.
• Work closely with the Bid Manager and Solution Manager to support bid management activity, internal meetings, and the development of solution strategies and win themes.
• Actively seek feedback on both successful and unsuccessful submissions to continuously improve quality.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and competitor activity to ensure responses remain competitive and aligned with market needs.
• Support with the delivery of presentations and attend face-to-face client meetings when required.
• Represent our client at networking and forum events to help generate new business opportunities.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications:

• A university degree is essential.
• Membership of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) is desirable.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Proactive in developing and managing networks of subject matter experts.
• Capable of identifying and adapting pre-written content where relevant.
• Strong written English language skills and excellent time management.
• Able to communicate and influence effectively at a senior level.

Experience:

• Proven track record of working on complex bids within tight deadlines.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with matrixed teams across sales, implementation, and operations.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools, SharePoint, and other bid-related software.
• Experience in bid writing within the employability, skills, justice or health and wellbeing sectors is desirable.

Experience in developing and writing Social Value bid responses is also desirable

This is a remote working role, with occasional travel to Sheffield or Manchester for team meetings.