Bid Director – Health & Care Home‑based / Hybrid | Attractive package including car and bonus Job introduction This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential leadership role within the Health & Care sector, driving the success of complex, high‑value bids that genuinely make a difference. As Bid Director, you’ll lead major new development and retention opportunities, shaping strategy, guiding multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging directly with senior clients across a competitive and regulated healthcare landscape. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of some of the organisation’s most significant opportunities — setting the direction, building compelling solutions and leading from the front to secure sustainable, profitable growth. In return, you’ll enjoy a flexible, home‑based working model and an attractive reward package including car allowance and bonus. What you’ll do Lead and direct high‑value new business and retention opportunities within the Health & Care market Own the end‑to‑end bid lifecycle for complex procurements, from strategy through to contract award Develop and deploy winning bid strategies, account plans and capture plans for key “Must Win” opportunities Lead and inspire multi‑functional bid teams, coordinating activity across Sales, Commercial, Operations, Tech & Services Shape innovative, compliant and competitive solutions that clearly differentiate the offer in the healthcare market Lead senior‑level client discussions, presentations and negotiations, incorporating feedback into live opportunities Oversee competitive analysis and market intelligence to inform strategy and strengthen bid positioning Coach, support and develop members of the sales and bid community to improve capability, confidence and win rates What you’ll bring Proven experience leading high‑value bids within the public sector, ideally in Healthcare or similarly regulated environments A strong track record of winning complex, multi‑million‑pound contracts Deep understanding of Soft FM services and healthcare client expectations Excellent commercial judgment, financial literacy and proven negotiation capability Confidence engaging and presenting at executive and board level The ability to lead, influence and align diverse stakeholders within a matrix organisation A strategic, structured mindset with strong governance and bid discipline High energy, resilience and commitment to delivering winning outcomes in competitive environments What’s in it for you You’ll receive an attractive total reward package, including car allowance and bonus, alongside flexible, home‑based working and the opportunity to lead some of the most high‑profile and impactful Healthcare bids in the market. In addition, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, finances and long‑term career: Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing platform, providing confidential support whenever you need it A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering practical support with everyday matters and more complex issues, including legal and financial advice, work‑related challenges and personal support such as bereavement Access to a free health and wellbeing app, rewarding healthy lifestyle choices and providing a 24/7 virtual GP alongside a range of additional services The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, giving you access to great deals 24/7 (also available to friends and family), plus the option of a prepayment cashback card Money Insights and financial wellbeing support through the Salary Finance platform The opportunity to save for your future as a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan Death‑in‑Service benefit, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones A strong focus on career development, with access to a wide range of learning, development and progression opportunities across Sodexo A Cycle to Work Scheme, supporting a healthier lifestyle while helping to reduce your environmental impact About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in fifty-five countries, serving over one hundred million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer.We are committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. 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