Ideal is a leading digital health consultancy focused on supporting healthcare organisations in achieving their digital transformation goals. We provide support at all stages of the digital transformation journey from strategy and planning through to implementation and BAU.
We are currently looking for a Bid Manager to join our growing team.
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Bid Manager and Content Writer to lead the Competitive Tendering and Bidding processes on behalf of Ideal Health.
This is a crucial role within the organisation and involves working closely with Ideal’s client engagement team and practice leads to prepare and present effective bids and proposals. You will be required to build an understanding the nature of the work that Ideal does to support the NHS and getting that across successfully in tenders.
Responsibilities
* Leadership of the Bid process for tenders, and larger proposals, working closely with our clients and internal stakeholder teams through the bid life cycle to deliver a compelling offer to our clients to help win business. Overseeing the team during the bid process ensuring deadlines are met.
* Working with key members of the Ideal team and the client organisation to obtain the information required to compile the bid.
* Writing high-quality Tender responses. and Proposals through obtaining and editing content from internal subject matter experts.
* Managing an effective Bid Library and content library.
* Responding to clients’ and other stakeholders’ queries before, during and after the bid has been submitted. Ensuring strict record keeping and the full use of Ideals CRM to record progress and documentation around specific bids.
* Helping to manage Procurement Frameworks and review incoming Requests for Proposal.
Experience
* Previous experience with writing proposals and bid management
* Ability to interpret and respond effectively to RFPs and proposal-related requests.
* Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
* The interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation and to engage and facilitate across multiple stakeholders
* Able to, and comfortable with working to tight deadlines.
* Excellent organisational, time management skills.
* Strong self-motivation and be able to work independently.
* Experience with Microsoft Office.