Bid & Tender Manager - UK & Ireland

Bid & Tender Manager - Hybrid (UK)

An Exciting Opportunity to Build and Lead the Bid Function
Are you an ambitious and experienced Bid & Tender Manager with a background in healthcare procurement? Do you have experience in radiology or related digital healthcare fields, or at minimum, strong knowledge of NHS healthcare systems and processes? If so, this is your chance to make a real impact.

They are looking for a highly skilled professional to design, own, and lead the bid function within the business. This is a unique opportunity to shape how they approach tenders, drive continuous improvement, and take full responsibility for managing and delivering compelling bids across the UK & Ireland. The organisation provides digital technology solutions to the NHS, supporting improved healthcare delivery across the country.

What You'll Do

• Build & Lead: Design, establish, and own the bid function within the business, ensuring it operates as a centre of excellence.
• Bid Management: Lead and oversee the end-to-end bid and tender process across the UK & Ireland, delivering high-quality, timely, and compliant submissions.
• Proposal Development: Develop persuasive, tailored proposals that communicate the organisation's value to NHS and healthcare clients.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with clinical, legal, operations, and sales teams to produce accurate and compelling submissions.
• Market Insight: Monitor NHS frameworks, procurement activity, and competitor trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure all submissions meet NHS procurement standards, client specifications, and internal governance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Create and maintain bid libraries, templates, and tools to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Post-Submission: Lead feedback and debrief sessions, embedding learning's to enhance future success rates.

What They're Looking For

• Essential: Demonstrable experience in bid and tender management within healthcare, with a solid understanding of NHS procurement.
• Preferred: Experience in radiology or related digital healthcare fields.
• Proven ability to set up and lead bid functions, with ownership of processes and outcomes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, balancing multiple priorities with ease.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a track record of developing innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in bid management tools, with an awareness of how AI can enhance workflows.

What They Offer

• An exciting opportunity to shape and lead a core business function
• Hybrid working model
• Employee-led development programme to support career progression
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Electric Cars, Pension)
• Study and exam leave
• Mental health and well-being support
• Access to global offices in prime city locations