About this role
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, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective, and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities, and stakeholders.
Job description Job responsibilities
To maintain and develop this further, we have the opportunity for a dynamic, innovative Bid Manager to join our successful Business Development Team and support the organisation so that it is in the best position to continue and accelerate growth. The role will be key in co-ordinating tender responses and writing tender responses to help ABL secure 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 and responsibilities:
Management of the end-to-end bid cycle including:
Evaluating opportunities to inform bid/no bid decisions.
Hosting kick-off and visioning calls to shape the service model 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 subject areas, accurately communicating models of care.
Making sure all specification requirements and questions are addressed.
Formatting and spell-checking proposals.
Preparing all submissions for tender at a high standard.
Supporting post-tender activities such as requests for information and presentations.
Supporting contract renewal strategies, including SWOT analysis, competitor analysis and local research.
Contribute to maintaining and developing ABLs comprehensive bid library, ensuring content is accessible and useable across a range of submissions.
Supporting the Business Development Team with wider workstreams and activities as required.
Skills & Competencies required:
You will be a skilled bid professional with experience in a community health or similar environment and a passion for creating innovative, engaging and compliant bid submissions, drafting and formatting
responses to ABLs writing style.
Taking ownership of the end-to-end bid cycle, you will work proactively and positively with colleagues, coordinating resources against multiple deadlines. You will be an adept communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience whilst building strong relationships fostering trust and cooperation among colleagues, sub-contractors and other key stakeholders.
A strong project manager, you will be accustomed to developing/using effective tools and processes to identify project goals, set and manage the schedule, anticipate and identify issues, remove obstacles, delineate responsibility, track task completion, and communicate progress.
Reporting to the Senior Bid Manager, you will develop a sound knowledge of ABLs services and the public health commissioning environment to support continuous development of ABLs bid management processes and achievement of strategic objectives.
With thorough attention to detail and a positive, flexible approach, the role will require dealing with complex public health and wellbeing challenges, including multiple and changing demands, and will often need to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivation skills, as well as flexibility and sensitivity are essential. You will use enhanced levels
of diplomacy and leadership, including the ability to work with individual specialists whilst not being afraid to challenge them on specific issues in order to meet service specification requirements. You will need to be flexible enough to support colleagues and work effectively within a culture that supports individuals taking risks to innovate.
The role will suit a candidate with a passion for learning and personal growth, and offers daily exposure to a range of subject matter experts and senior leaders. Supporting ABLs rapid and ambitious growth, the role offers significant development opportunities within an exciting and fast-paced sector.
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above is indicative only and is intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. This is subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements 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
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 https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)