Bid Manager

BID MANAGER/LEAD - 12 MONTHS MATERNITY COVERContract Duration: 12 monthsLocation: West Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible Working)Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £65-70k per annumAre you an experienced Tenders/Bid Manager looking to join a forward thinking business who need support for 12 months to cover maternity leave. This position requires a competent pair of hands with demonstrable experience and proven track record of bid management within the healthcare industry.Day-to-Day duties of the Role:Lead the Bid Strategy: Drive the pre-tender phase, working proactively with teams and regional Bid Specialists to define winning themes, clarify assumptions and develop competitive strategies for upcoming opportunities.Manage Complex Submissions: Responsible for drafting and coordinating high-quality bids and proposals, ensuring all documentation-including risk registers and competitor analysis-is meticulously maintained and submitted on time.Stakeholder Influence: Engage with regional Leadership Teams to shape the opportunity pipeline and lead the critical "bid/no bid" decision-making process.Drive Governance and Quality: Ensure all proposals adhere to brand standards and internal governance, hosting win/loss reviews to capture lessons learned and refine future strategies.Promote Excellence: Champion best-in-class proposal standards aligned with APMP guidelines, identifying improvements for bid tools and mentoring junior team members.Required Skills and Qualifications:Proven experience in ..... full job details .....