Bid Manager & Writer

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Bid Manager/Writer to lead on specific Competitive Tendering and Bidding processes on behalf of the Social Interest Group (SIG) and subsidiaries. The role involves:

• Writing of high-quality competitive tenders and proposals, to internal and external deadlines
• Understanding the current market and feeding information to guide strategic planning
• Supporting colleagues within the Business Development Team to develop products, funding bids or proposals to grow the work of the SIG

This role is hybrid/remote, with head office location at Islington. We are open to offering a full time or part time position.

ABOUT US

The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash including discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to peoples lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an adaptable, and highly motivated individual who has a passion for writing. Ideally, you enjoy working as part of a friendly, close-knit team. You will have excellent and written English skills with attention to detail. If you have experience in the same or similar field, we want to hear from you!

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all elements of the bidding process including, identification of opportunities, writing competitive bids within strict deadlines.
• Lead on the development of specific bid responses, including bid structure, content, and responses.
• Effectively build strong relationships and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management in the bidding process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Develop and manage an internal network of subject matter experts and bring them into the development and writing process as required.
• Attend relevant events such as market engagement events in strategic areas.
• Host internal proposal briefings and liaise with operations teams to develop compelling method statements for tenders.
• Chair development meetings with stakeholders.
• Admin duties will vary.

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.

KEY CRITERIA

What we are looking for:

• Track record of securing new or retaining existing contracts
• Bid/proposal writing experience
• Bid Management experience
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft
• Understanding of tender portals

What we would like, but not essential:

• Understanding of health, social care, and criminal justice sectors
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
• Coaching skills, to motivate and pass knowledge onto others

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the role and our requirements/key criteria.

WORKING FOR US

Our Values

Ambition Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people

Empowerment Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential

Transparency Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff

Inclusivity Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on ourwebsite.

For Recruitment related enquiries, please emailrecruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Track record of securing new or retaining existing contracts
• Bid/proposal writing experience
• Bid Management experience
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft
• Understanding of tender portals

Employer details

Employer name

The Social Interest Group

Address

Social Interest Group

Milner Square

London

N1 1TY

Employer's website

https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)