Bid & Contracts Manager - Social Care Sector

Bid & Contracts Manager - Social Care Sector

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Bid & Contracts Manager - Health & Social Care Sector

Home Based with Travel

My Client, a Leading provider of Adult and Children's Social Care services, is looking to recruit a Bid & Contracts Manager to ensure the organisation can secure contracts, manage client relationships, and meet contractual obligations.

Duties:

• Conduct research to identify potential contract opportunities, market trends, and competitor activities. Analyse client needs and requirements for upcoming contracts.
• Prepare high-quality, well-structured, and persuasive bid proposals in response to invitations to tender or requests for proposals. This includes writing and editing content, creating graphics, and ensuring compliance with all submission requirements.
• Collaborate with various teams within the organisation, including business development, finance, and operations, to gather information and input for bids.
• Develop cost estimates and pricing strategies for contracts, ensuring that they are competitive and financially viable.
• Evaluate the potential risks associated with bids and contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all bid submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Communicate with clients during the bidding process to clarify requirements and address any questions or concerns.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of bid-related documents, templates, and past submissions for reference and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and signing to execution and closeout.
• Ensure that the organisation complies with all contractual obligations, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Value and recognise ideas and the contribution of all team members.
• Coach individuals and teams to perform to the best of their ability.
• Delegate work to develop individuals in their roles and realise their potential.
• Give ongoing feedback on performance and effectively manage performance.
• Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance.

Skills Required:

• A proven track record of Bid & Contract management with clear evidence of highly successful outcomes.
• Previous experience in a bid management or equivalent/similar role.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following sector areas: health and social care (essential), temporary and emergency accommodation, housing, young people's and children's services (desirable).
• A team player, who is able to adapt to emerging needs and priorities.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Child Day Care Services, Home Health Care Services, and Mental Health Care

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