Bid and Tender Writer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

v Understanding and interpreting customer needs from meetings, wider research, ITT content and interpreting this into an effective, winning bid

v Participation in key meetings to ensure bid solutions and content exceed customer needs, and show innovation and best practice

v Writing high quality, customer focused bids from start to finish, including format, look, and other bid content

v Working with MHM subject matter experts to obtain latest best practice and turn this into clear and persuasive content

v Editing and proof reading bids

v Participation in production of presentations related to bids

v Ownership of lessons learned and development of best practice content for bid library and development

v Take a proactive role in pre-bid/tender meetings with the Bid Team and other key personnel

The Ideal Person

The Bid Team is part of the Development Directorate and is a fast-paced working environment that adheres to strict deadlines and the right person will: -

v Have proven and demonstrable bid writing experience and ability

v Have a degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (English, Journalism)

v Have experience in working in or bidding to the NHS, 3rd sector, Local Authorities and grants

v Have strong verbal and written communication skills

v Flexible and adaptable to meeting bidding deadlines

v Ability to develop relationships and communicate at all levels within the business

v Demonstrate an open mind, listening to people with different opinions

v Take a proactive role in sales and pre-tender meetings with the Bid Team and other key personnel from across the business

v Excellent time management and organisational skills

v Strong team ethos, self-starting and enthusiastic

v Clear, concise and creative writing style

v Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

v Ability to multi-task, whilst maintaining an eye for detail

v Previous experience as a Bid Writer in either the Public or Private Sector (3rd sector experience preferred but not essential)

Governance

v Ensure all MHM governance arrangements are adhered to

v Manage an effective mobilisation and implementation of all new services in preparation for operational handover

v Complete all project plans and assurance documentation

v Ensure due diligence is in place and work with Corporate Services to ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to

General

v Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies in relation to policy direction and practice

v Take responsibility for own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, customers and the general public

v Ensure that your line manager is fully informed of any issues, which may affect the quality of service provision

v To attend all relevant meetings both internally and externally

v To attend all supervision sessions or notified meetings where relevant

v To attend all mandatory training sessions

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of business development in the voluntary and community sector
• Experience of successful large scale Bid Management and Bid Writing
• Evidence of developing strategic partnerships and business relationships
• Proven ability to network and engage
• Experience of researching, analysing and using market intelligence to identify growth opportunities
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in difficult and complex situation
• Experience in risk assessment

Desirable

• Experience of working in Mental Health services
• Evidence of providing leadership in challenging and crisis situations
• Experience of budget setting and management

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Level Qualification or equivalent.
• Or
• Minimum 3 years experience within the sector.

Desirable

• Management Training Qualification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the Mental Health sector and relevant policy
• Understanding of the Bid process within Health and Social Care
• Able to influence and work internally with colleagues and externally with partner organisations
• Demonstrate high standards in written and verbal communication/presentation
• Ability to make decisions
• Able to develop good professional relationships with staff, service users, working partners and the general public
• Project Management skills and ability to deliver to deadlines
• Excellent IT skills in word processing, spreadsheets, Powerpoint, Visio and email. MHM uses Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work as a member of a team and from own initiative

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

St. Catherines Court

Sunderland Enterprise Park

Sunderland

SR5 3XJ

Employer's website

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