Job summary
Role Purpose:
ABL Health is a leading provider of public/community health services. We
take Commissioners ideas and make them real for the communities we serve. We
have seen significant growth and demand for our services over the past two
years and have developed an outstanding reputation. The Bid
Manager will directly contribute the development of ABLs services and meet the
needs of under-represented and seldom-heard communities.
To maintain and develop this further, we have the opportunity for a dynamic,
innovative Bid Manager to join our successful
Business Development Team and support the organisation so that it is in the
best position to continue and accelerate growth. The role will be key in
co-ordinating tender responses and writing tender responses to help ABL secure
contracts across all business areas including:
Weight Management (Tier 1, Tier 2 and
Tier 3)
Smoking Cessation
Alcohol Reduction
Physical Activity (including Falls
prevention)
Mental Health
Childrens edge of care behavioural
support.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and responsibilities:
Management
of the end-to-end bid cycle including:
o
Evaluating
opportunities to inform bid/no bid decisions.
o
Hosting
kick-off and visioning calls to shape the service model and bid plan.
o
Coordinating
bid content from a range of contributors.
o
Interpretation
and application of bid clarifications.
o
Writing
high-quality bid responses for a range of subject areas, accurately
communicating models of care.
o
Making
sure all specification requirements and questions are addressed.
o
Formatting
and spell-checking proposals.
o
Preparing
all submissions for tender at a high standard.
o
Supporting
post-tender activities such as requests for information and presentations.
Supporting contract renewal strategies, including SWOT analysis,
competitor analysis and local research.
Contribute to maintaining and developing ABLs comprehensive bid
library, ensuring content is accessible and useable across a range of
submissions.
Supporting the Business Development Team with wider workstreams
and activities as required.
About us
ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community
health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of
community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based,
innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with
individuals, communities and stakeholders.
We
are a values-driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and
improving peoples lives. We would love to hear from you if you would like the
opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals and you
share our values of designing and delivering health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills & Competencies
required:
You will be a
skilled bid professional with experience in a community health or similar
environment and a passion for creating innovative, engaging and compliant bid
submissions, drafting and formatting responses to ABLs writing style.
Taking
ownership of the end-to-end bid cycle, you will work proactively and positively
with colleagues, coordinating resources against multiple deadlines. You will be
an adept communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience
whilst building strong relationships fostering trust and cooperation among
colleagues, sub-contractors and other key stakeholders.
A strong
project manager, you will be accustomed to developing/using effective tools and
processes to identify project goals, set and manage the schedule, anticipate
and identify issues, remove obstacles, delineate responsibility, track task
completion, and communicate progress.
Reporting to
the Senior Bid Manager, you will develop a sound knowledge of ABLs services
and the public health commissioning environment to support continuous
development of ABLs bid management processes and achievement of strategic
objectives.
With thorough attention to detail and a positive, flexible
approach, the role will require dealing with complex public health and
wellbeing challenges, including multiple and changing demands, and will often
need to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political
awareness, negotiation and motivation skills, as well as flexibility and
sensitivity are essential. You will use enhanced levels ofdiplomacy
and leadership, including the ability to work with individual specialists
whilst not being afraid to challenge them on specific issues in order to meet
service specification requirements. You will need to be flexible enough to
support colleagues and work effectively within a culture that supports
individuals taking risks to innovate.
The
role will suit a candidate with a passion for learning and personal growth, and
offers daily exposure to a range of subject matter experts and senior leaders.
Supporting ABLs rapid and ambitious growth, the role offers significant
development opportunities within an exciting and fast-paced sector.
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above is
indicative only and is intended to give an overview of the range and type of
duties that will be allocated. This is subject to modification in the light of
changing service demands and the development requirements of the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Skills & Competencies
required:
You will be a
skilled bid professional with experience in a community health or similar
environment and a passion for creating innovative, engaging and compliant bid
submissions, drafting and formatting responses to ABLs writing style.
Taking
ownership of the end-to-end bid cycle, you will work proactively and positively
with colleagues, coordinating resources against multiple deadlines. You will be
an adept communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of the audience
whilst building strong relationships fostering trust and cooperation among
colleagues, sub-contractors and other key stakeholders.
A strong
project manager, you will be accustomed to developing/using effective tools and
processes to identify project goals, set and manage the schedule, anticipate
and identify issues, remove obstacles, delineate responsibility, track task
completion, and communicate progress.
Reporting to
the Senior Bid Manager, you will develop a sound knowledge of ABLs services
and the public health commissioning environment to support continuous
development of ABLs bid management processes and achievement of strategic
objectives.
With thorough attention to detail and a positive, flexible
approach, the role will require dealing with complex public health and
wellbeing challenges, including multiple and changing demands, and will often
need to meet tight deadlines. A high level of intellectual rigour, political
awareness, negotiation and motivation skills, as well as flexibility and
sensitivity are essential. You will use enhanced levels ofdiplomacy
and leadership, including the ability to work with individual specialists
whilst not being afraid to challenge them on specific issues in order to meet
service specification requirements. You will need to be flexible enough to
support colleagues and work effectively within a culture that supports
individuals taking risks to innovate.
The
role will suit a candidate with a passion for learning and personal growth, and
offers daily exposure to a range of subject matter experts and senior leaders.
Supporting ABLs rapid and ambitious growth, the role offers significant
development opportunities within an exciting and fast-paced sector.
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above is
indicative only and is intended to give an overview of the range and type of
duties that will be allocated. This is subject to modification in the light of
changing service demands and the development requirements of the post-holder.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3+ years experience within a bid management or role
- Proven ability to write compelling content for a range of audiences
- Experience of working with directors
- Experience in a public health or similar setting
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of public health commissioning.
- Experience of photoshop, SmartSheet software
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent literacy skills
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Effective time management skills. Working to strict deadlines.
- Highly organised, with ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-tasking where necessary.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Highly computer literate with experience of core Microsoft packages
- Proof-reading skills
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse research and data
- Ability to write engaging copy
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/equivalent in health care or a related subject, e.g., Public Health, Psychology, English
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
- The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3+ years experience within a bid management or role
- Proven ability to write compelling content for a range of audiences
- Experience of working with directors
- Experience in a public health or similar setting
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of public health commissioning.
- Experience of photoshop, SmartSheet software
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent literacy skills
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Effective time management skills. Working to strict deadlines.
- Highly organised, with ability to effectively prioritise workload, multi-tasking where necessary.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Highly computer literate with experience of core Microsoft packages
- Proof-reading skills
Desirable
- Ability to critically analyse research and data
- Ability to write engaging copy
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/equivalent in health care or a related subject, e.g., Public Health, Psychology, English
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need.
- The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint.
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.