Job summary ABL Health is a leading provider of public/community health services. We take Commissioners ideas and make them real for the communities we serve. We have seen significant growth and demand for our services over the past two years and have developed an outstanding reputation. The Bid Manager will directly contribute the development of ABLs services and meet the needs of under-represented and seldom-heard communities. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end bid cycle, supporting the development of high-quality, competitive tender submissions across a range of services. The role will involve evaluating opportunities to support bid/no bid decisions, coordinating kick-off and planning meetings, and working collaboratively with contributors to gather and develop bid content. Responsibilities will include interpreting tender specifications and clarification questions, writing and editing compelling bid responses, ensuring all requirements are fully addressed, and preparing professional submission documents to a high standard. The postholder will also support post-tender activities including requests for further information and presentations, contribute to contract renewal strategies through SWOT analysis, competitor analysis and local research, and help maintain and develop ABLs bid library to ensure content remains accessible, accurate, and effective for future submissions. In addition, the role will provide wider support to the Business Development Team across a variety of projects and workstreams as required. About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growingcommunity health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider ofcommunity health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based,innovative, effective, and relevant health care services in partnership withindividuals, communities, and stakeholders. Job description Job responsibilities To maintain and develop thisfurther, we have the opportunity for a dynamic, innovative Bid Manager to joinour successful Business Development Team and support the organisation so thatit is in the best position to continue and accelerate growth. The role will bekey in co-ordinating tender responses and writing tender responses to help ABLsecure contracts across all business areas including: Weight Management (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3) Smoking Cessation Alcohol Reduction Physical Activity (including Falls prevention) Mental Health Childrens edge of care behavioural support. Main Duties andresponsibilities: Management of theend-to-end bid cycle including: Evaluating opportunities to inform bid/no bid decisions. Hosting kick-off and visioning calls to shape the servicemodel and bid plan. Coordinating bid content from a range of contributors. Interpretation and application of bid clarifications. Writing high-quality bid responses for a range of subjectareas, accurately communicating models of care. Making sure all specification requirements and questionsare addressed. Formatting and spell-checking proposals. Preparing all submissions for tender at a high standard. Supporting post-tender activities such as requests forinformation and presentations. Supporting contract renewal strategies, including SWOTanalysis, competitor analysis and local research. Contribute to maintaining and developing ABLscomprehensive bid library, ensuring content is accessible and useable across arange of submissions. Supporting the Business Development Team with widerworkstreams and activities as required. Skills &Competencies required: You will be askilled bid professional with experience in a community health or similarenvironment and a passion for creating innovative, engaging and compliant bidsubmissions, drafting and formatting responses to ABLswriting style. Taking ownership ofthe end-to-end bid cycle, you will work proactively and positively withcolleagues, coordinating resources against multiple deadlines. You will be anadept communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audiencewhilst building strong relationships fostering trust and cooperation amongcolleagues, sub-contractors and other key stakeholders. A strong projectmanager, you will be accustomed to developing/using effective tools andprocesses to identify project goals, set and manage the schedule, anticipateand identify issues, remove obstacles, delineate responsibility, track taskcompletion, and communicate progress. Reporting to theSenior Bid Manager, you will develop a sound knowledge of ABLs services andthe public health commissioning environment to support continuous developmentof ABLs bid management processes and achievement of strategic objectives. With thoroughattention to detail and a positive, flexible approach, the role will requiredealing with complex public health and wellbeing challenges, including multipleand changing demands, and will often need to meet tight deadlines. A high levelof intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivation skills,as well as flexibility and sensitivity are essential. You will use enhancedlevels of diplomacy andleadership, including the ability to work with individual specialists whilstnot being afraid to challenge them on specific issues in order to meet servicespecification requirements. You will need to be flexible enough to supportcolleagues and work effectively within a culture that supports individualstaking risks to innovate. The role will suit acandidate with a passion for learning and personal growth, and offers dailyexposure to a range of subject matter experts and senior leaders. SupportingABLs rapid and ambitious growth, the role offers significant developmentopportunities within an exciting and fast-paced sector. The range of dutiesand responsibilities outlined above is indicative only and is intended to givean overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. This issubject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the developmentrequirements of the post-holder. Job description Job responsibilities To maintain and develop thisfurther, we have the opportunity for a dynamic, innovative Bid Manager to joinour successful Business Development Team and support the organisation so thatit is in the best position to continue and accelerate growth. The role will bekey in co-ordinating tender responses and writing tender responses to help ABLsecure contracts across all business areas including: Weight Management (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3) Smoking Cessation Alcohol Reduction Physical Activity (including Falls prevention) Mental Health Childrens edge of care behavioural support. Main Duties andresponsibilities: Management of theend-to-end bid cycle including: Evaluating opportunities to inform bid/no bid decisions. Hosting kick-off and visioning calls to shape the servicemodel and bid plan. Coordinating bid content from a range of contributors. Interpretation and application of bid clarifications. Writing high-quality bid responses for a range of subjectareas, accurately communicating models of care. Making sure all specification requirements and questionsare addressed. Formatting and spell-checking proposals. Preparing all submissions for tender at a high standard. Supporting post-tender activities such as requests forinformation and presentations. Supporting contract renewal strategies, including SWOTanalysis, competitor analysis and local research. Contribute to maintaining and developing ABLscomprehensive bid library, ensuring content is accessible and useable across arange of submissions. Supporting the Business Development Team with widerworkstreams and activities as required. Skills &Competencies required: You will be askilled bid professional with experience in a community health or similarenvironment and a passion for creating innovative, engaging and compliant bidsubmissions, drafting and formatting responses to ABLswriting style. Taking ownership ofthe end-to-end bid cycle, you will work proactively and positively withcolleagues, coordinating resources against multiple deadlines. You will be anadept communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audiencewhilst building strong relationships fostering trust and cooperation amongcolleagues, sub-contractors and other key stakeholders. A strong projectmanager, you will be accustomed to developing/using effective tools andprocesses to identify project goals, set and manage the schedule, anticipateand identify issues, remove obstacles, delineate responsibility, track taskcompletion, and communicate progress. Reporting to theSenior Bid Manager, you will develop a sound knowledge of ABLs services andthe public health commissioning environment to support continuous developmentof ABLs bid management processes and achievement of strategic objectives. With thoroughattention to detail and a positive, flexible approach, the role will requiredealing with complex public health and wellbeing challenges, including multipleand changing demands, and will often need to meet tight deadlines. A high levelof intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivation skills,as well as flexibility and sensitivity are essential. You will use enhancedlevels of diplomacy andleadership, including the ability to work with individual specialists whilstnot being afraid to challenge them on specific issues in order to meet servicespecification requirements. You will need to be flexible enough to supportcolleagues and work effectively within a culture that supports individualstaking risks to innovate. The role will suit acandidate with a passion for learning and personal growth, and offers dailyexposure to a range of subject matter experts and senior leaders. SupportingABLs rapid and ambitious growth, the role offers significant developmentopportunities within an exciting and fast-paced sector. The range of dutiesand responsibilities outlined above is indicative only and is intended to givean overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. This issubject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the developmentrequirements of the post-holder. Person Specification Job Specific Requirements Essential Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need including evening and weekend work as required. Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. Qualifications Essential Degree/equivalent in health care or a related subject, e.g., Public Health, Psychology, English Experience Essential 3 years experience within a bid management or role Proven ability to write compelling content for a range of audiences Experience of working with directors Experience in a public health or similar setting Desirable Experience and understanding of public health commissioning. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent literacy skills Excellent written and verbal communicator Effective time management skills. Working to strict deadlines. Highly organised, with ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-tasking where necessary. Meticulous attention to detail Highly computer literate with experience of core Microsoft packages Proof-reading skills Desirable Experience of photoshop, SmartSheet software Ability to critically analyse research and data Ability to write engaging copy Person Specification Job Specific Requirements Essential Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need including evening and weekend work as required. Must be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. Qualifications Essential Degree/equivalent in health care or a related subject, e.g., Public Health, Psychology, English Experience Essential 3 years experience within a bid management or role Proven ability to write compelling content for a range of audiences Experience of working with directors Experience in a public health or similar setting Desirable Experience and understanding of public health commissioning. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent literacy skills Excellent written and verbal communicator Effective time management skills. Working to strict deadlines. Highly organised, with ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-tasking where necessary. Meticulous attention to detail Highly computer literate with experience of core Microsoft packages Proof-reading skills Desirable Experience of photoshop, SmartSheet software Ability to critically analyse research and data Ability to write engaging copy Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name ABL Health Ltd Address 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL United Kingdom Employer's website