Bid Manager

You will oversee the end-to-end bid process, from identifying opportunities to submitting winning proposals. You are responsible for formulating effective strategies for the bidding process, managing resources and compliance with client requirements. Working with our internal stakeholders, you will need to analyse and understand the sector and services we deliver to create high-quality content and increase win rates. Your primary duties will include the following:

• Line management of the bid team, inclusive of bid writers and bid coordinator.
• Management of each bid from opportunity identification and qualification, through to contract award.
• Ownership of the bid / no bid decision process, summarising and objectively assessing if an opportunity represents good, profitable business and present to senior management via the rationale process.
• Developing and executing bid strategies that align with the company's goals and client requirements.
• Developing compelling and persuasive bid content, including value propositions and technical responses.
• Coordinating with various teams, including finance, sales, legal, marketing, operations, to ensure all aspects of a bid are addressed.
• Managing bidding resources and timelines to ensure on-time and high-quality proposal submissions.
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulations and industry standards.
• Monitoring and tracking bid performance metrics, analysing win/loss data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conducting post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids.
• Managing successful bid handover process with contract colleagues upon award.
• Continuously refine and improve bid processes, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  Previous line management experience.
• Previous experience as a bid writer preferably with experience gained from the Health & Social Care sector.
• The ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively to deliver within often tight deadlines.
• You will have excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• You will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• You will have excellent writing abilities, proven IT skills (in particular, Microsoft Office), and research skills.
• The ability to work independently whilst effectively using your own initiative.
• You will need to be highly self-motivated and proactive.
• Have an awareness of social care policy/sector (desirable but not essential) and willingness and commitment to learning about the care industry quickly.
  
  About Agincare
We're a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have nearly 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices - there really is something for everyone. Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. Agincare are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Bid Manager you will be based onsite at Agincare's Head Office in Portland, Dorset, and so you must be located in Dorset or planning on relocating. We offer a salary of up to £55,000 per annum plus benefits including blue light discount package.