Bid Writer

Responsible To: Tender Team Manager
Department: Tendering
Location: Home based, with occasional travel to Group Support at Wall Island, Lichfield and to service or other office locations

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to:

• Work with the Tender Team Manager to produce high-quality call-off submissions.
• Work with Tender Team colleagues to create high-quality content for tenders
• Contribute towards the achievement of the business goals through supporting with the winning of successful bids and tenders
• Work flexibly to support the team with additional tasks where required

The post holder will have excellent organisational abilities, an eye for detail and strong writing skills. You will be a key member of a small, busy team so you should be a team player, adept at building internal and external relationships, and proficient at managing multiple deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

• Developing and submitting responses for call-offs and EOIs.
• Supporting the Tender Managers and Tender Team Managers on tender submissions including the completion of method statements, researching of evidence and support with internal processes.
• Obtaining information and writing responses to deliver compliant and persuasive submissions within agreed management and review processes.
• Contributing to recording and reporting processes.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure team knowledge is up to date and accurate information is supplied in all responses.

Person Specification

• Academic qualifications or relevant experience, evidencing strong writing skills
• A high level of computer literacy including MS Word and Excel
• An interest in, and willingness to develop, knowledge of the health and social care sector
• Passion for supporting people and commitment to Voyage Care’s vision and values.
• Strong project management, planning and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to respond to feedback as part of a commitment to achieving the best possible tender submissions.
• Ability to research and utilise evidence-bases to ensure tenders have the best possible chance of success.
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly
• Methodical, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work within, and support, a geographically dispersed team