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Bid Manager - Healthcare

Job details
Posting date: 15 April 2024
Salary: £60,000.00 to £65,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: 60000 - 65000
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 May 2024
Location: St Mellons, CF3 0LT
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: APR20247100

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Summary

Position: Bid Manager
Location: St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LT (Hybrid working)
Salary: up to 65k Plus monthly car allowance of £425
Hours: 37.5
Contract : Full time

28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Employee Ownership Trust
Onsite parking
Enrolment to NEST pension
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts

The Role
Shaw healthcare is a care provider operating circa 65 care homes and supported living services across the UK and is the largest employee owned healthcare company in the UK. Based in the head office in St Mellons, Cardiff an opportunity has arisen for a Bid Manage to work within the Commercial Department. Reporting to the Development and Commercial Director
Objectives

Coordinate the work of the Commercial and Development Team to ensure that Shaw healthcare develops a stable financial and service portfolio that allows for a platform for expansion
Lead the Identification of customer requirements
Research potential business opportunities and developments including tenders, potential
company or project acquisitions or relevant speculative development opportunities
Manage designated projects to ensure objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and funding parameters.

Principal duties
General Management

Understand the legal requirements of relevant legislation and ensure the department complies; sharing best practice with other team members appropriately
Have a full understanding and working knowledge of all Shaw healthcare policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are applied at all times
Ensure the security and confidentially of records and information relating to the department.

Practice Expectations
New Business

Keep the organisation up to date on best practice, innovation and developments in the sector
Lead in preparation of Opportunity Evaluations with a full assessment of risks and opportunities
Lead in preparation and writing of tenders and framework applications
Lead tender interviews and presentations
Be accountable for the maintenance of the Tender Tracker of future, current and past opportunities
Be accountable for the maintenance of the database of contacts of Stakeholders including Directors of CCGs, Health Boards, specialist commissioners Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Construction Companies
Research new business opportunities and initiatives and liaise with the Commercial and Development Team on potential business and project acquisitions
Attend market engagement events and feedback risks and opportunities to the wider team
Be accountable for the maintenance of the Bid Library and analyse results and lead reviews
Create comprehensive proposals and detailed project plans, with success criteria / outcomes
Evaluate scores and results to feed into plans for future bids.

Existing Business

Support the Contracts Officer in the contracts process
Ensure expiring contracts are reviewed and planned for with key departments aware of dates
Provide commercial support on service redesign
Be accountable for the market research to inform the development of business cases.

Marketing and Promotion

Support the team to promote the organisation and increase the customer base
Lead in the growth and development of the business, through the support of various marketing exercises and work with the wider team
Promote the work of the organisation by attending and taking part in conferences and events that will offer opportunities for networking
Prepare information and content for presentations.

Essential Criteria

Minimum of Degree Level Qualification or equivalent experience
Bid writing experience gained in relevant business development setting
Experience gained in a range of health and social care settings
Ability to prioritise work in an environment which has conflicting pressures and demands
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage well with commissioners, partners, colleagues and other stakeholders
IT literate, including the use of basic range of software packages

Desirable Criteria

Additional, relevant qualifications in particular Project Management
Experience of effective management of resources and relationships
Valid driving license and use of own car for work purposes

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