Bid Writer

Overview

In this role you will lead high-quality tender submissions to secure new NHS contracts and protect existing ones. You will work closely with clinical, operational, finance, HR, and governance teams to manage end-to-end bid processes and build strong relationships with NHS commissioners and healthcare stakeholders. You will influence strategy and growth across the NHS and broader healthcare sector through compelling, compliant responses. You are a skilled writer with attention to detail and a passion for improving health outcomes. This role offers meaningful impact by shaping how services are procured and delivered.

Pay / Benefits

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free parking
• NHS Smartcard
• BHSF health Cash Plan

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and writing of tender responses
• Review tender documents, specifications, and evaluation criteria
• Coordinate end-to-end bid process and ensure deadlines are met
• Produce engaging, compliant responses highlighting added value
• Tailor responses to commissioner priorities and local needs
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical SMEs to gather tender information
• Maintain a bid content library with up-to-date materials
• Maintain tender tracker and capture lessons learned
• Support creation of presentations, proposals, and supporting documents
• Contribute to post-tender reviews and continuous improvement
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans and facilitate bid planning meetings
• Monitor procurement portals and healthcare publications for opportunities

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of NHS commissioning processes and healthcare policy
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
• Experience managing formal communications and brand activities
• Proven track record in writing successful bids/tenders/proposals
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience handling complex documentation and coordinating multiple contributors
• Understanding of public sector procurement processes and quality/compliance requirements
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Balance commercial priorities with patient care focus
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Procurement portals (Atamis, Bravo, In-Tend, Proactis, Delta)

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