Bid Manager - National Charity - Atholl Rose People Ltd : Job Details

We have partnered with a hugely successful charity that provides innovative support to people who are experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health via a wide range of services across the UK. They deliver more than 80 services in local communities alongside dedicated programmes online, face to face, in schools and in prisons.

Our client is a trusted partner to a wide range of funders, including the the Government, Local Authorities and the NHS, and the ongoing availability of their crucial services relies on the exceptional work of their business development directorate. This role is currently vacant due to an internal promotion. You will be responsble to the Bid strategy in the North of Engand however you may also lend your support to bids in other areas as required.

The Role:

Working in partnership with the Commercial and Operations Directors to deliver the development strategy for your area

Line management and development of a Bid Writer who works on Scottish regional bids

Project management of internal stakeholders, including clinical, operations and finance subject matter experts, to develop service models, budgets, and win themes

Overseeing the production of winning tenders and holding responsibility for your geographical bid pipeline in line with the overall strategic plan

Delivering support to operational colleagues to prepare for re-tendering activity and contribute to ongoing service model development and improvement

Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, commissioners and external stakeholders

Working with the Tender Quality Manager to analyse tender and stakeholder feedback to inform ongoing improvements

Ensuring that the financial modelling of tenders reflects the service model, requirements of commissioners and is commercially competitive.

The Person:

Extensive experience and proven track record in business development, including writing tenders, designing services, producing budgets, developing new products, and forming strategic and operational partnerships

Line management experience gained within a business development team

Excellent project management and organisational skills, including tender and pipeline planning and management

Proven experience of writing successful tenders

Demonstrable experience developing and leading partnerships with external stakeholders, including negotiating subcontracting or other contractual terms

Further information:

Benefits include:

28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

2 days paid volunteer leave per year

Auto-enrollment into the Charity's pension scheme, with 6% employer pension contribution

Access to a Rewards Voucher Scheme - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands

Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing.

Interviews:

Interviews with the client will be sheduled for early January and will be conducted via video call

** Please note that this role is based from home however some planned travel will be required from time to time **

Atholl Rose positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our client's workforce and that all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality