Bid Manager - Health & Social Care

Overview

Bid Manager - Health and Social Care

role at

CeraReporting to: Head of TendersLocation: Fully Remote and FlexibleAbout Cera:

Cera’s vision is to empower people to live their best lives, in their own home, through the use of technology, professional care and support. Joining Cera, you are contributing in making this vision a reality. The work you do promotes the dignity, respect, independence and choice of our service users, enabling you to make a real difference.

We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer in Health and Social Care to join us. As part of its continuing expansion Cera Care is seeking someone with significant experience of managing the bidding and tendering process within the homecare sector. The role requires you to be a business focused team player, who works with others to accomplish objectives and deliver a positive result while developing and maintaining open, honest and constructive relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the Head of Tenders to monitor procurement websites and other sources to identify opportunities for Cera Care to tender for services.

Manage the entire bid process from end to end, including Completion of Selection Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender stages.

Coordinate and project manage all parties involved in the bid process, ensuring awareness of contributions and deadlines.

Prepare tender submissions for review and approval, reflecting the vision and values of Cera Care.

Collaborate with internal resources to collate relevant information for high-quality bids.

Quality assure all bid aspects, including written documentation, diagrams and presentations.

Ensure bid documentation is clear, concise, compelling and meets bid specifications and client requirements.

Meet all timelines and ensure bid submissions are compliant with client requirements.

Develop accurate and consistent bids with reliance on relevant internal departments; maintain a bid library for reuse.

Liaise with clients to source feedback from bids and use it to improve future submissions.

Follow diligently contract sign-off processes upon successful award and inform relevant stakeholders of contractual requirements.

What we''re looking for

Ability to motivate others to provide information in a timely manner.

Strong time management, efficiency, and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Willingness to take on responsibility, remain calm under pressure, with attention to detail.

Experience using industry knowledge to interpret complex tender information.

Ability to manage complex business relationships and multiple resources to deliver a winning case.

Strong written communication skills.

Methodical, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking.

Experience, Skills and Personal Attributes

Experience of managing the bid process.

Experience writing bids as part of a tender process.

Experience managing others.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership and stakeholder management skills.

IT skills and high accuracy in undertaking tasks.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Willingness to travel in the UK.

Career development opportunities with a fast-growing company.

Desire to utilise technology to improve home care in the UK.

You’ll have access to

Training and development for your role and future career with Cera

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Mobile phone and other required tech

Company pension scheme

Company values and inclusionWe champion diversity, inclusion and well-being to create a workplace where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, regardless of background. People from culturally or gender-diverse backgrounds, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Public ..... full job details .....