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Job Title: Bid Writer

Location: Home-based or Hybrid Office (Tewksbury)

Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Job Description:

HCML is a leading provider of employee health and wellbeing solutions, case management and treatment services to the public sector, corporate, insurance and personal injury markets. We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in healthcare and/or public sector bid creation, management, and submission with a proven track record of success. This role can be remote or hybrid office based out of Tewksbury.

About the RoleKey Responsibilities:

Content Creation: Draft, review, and write creative and persuasive tender content.
Bid Strategy: Support the development of bid strategies, including storyboarding, identifying USPs, and win themes.
Document Management: Complete bid planning documents, such as summaries, project plans, and gap analysis.
Research: Research and summarise markets, competitors, and bid-related topics.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with all bid requirements and internal standards.
Submission: Submit and upload PQQs, RFI’s, RFP’s and any other supporting information.
Administration: Provide bid administration support and maintain accurate records.Key Objectives:

Take full ownership of the tender process.
Improve the organisation’s ability to win work and support business growth.
Benefits
25 days annual leave
Your birthday off
6% company pension contribution
Bike to Work Scheme
Medicash Health plan
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental leave
2 voluntary days per year
Long Service Awards
Employee Wellbeing Seminars
CPD opportunities
Professional memberships paid for (role dependent)

Requirements

Person Specification:

Experience: At least 5 years of bid writing experience and a proven track record of success in healthcare and/or public sector.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to project manage, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop rapport with stakeholders. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to meet pre-determined tender deadlines and requirements. Strong document management

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