Bid Writer - *Remote* - Healthcare Technology

Manchester
10 months ago
Applications closed

We are looking for an experienced Bid Writer is sought to create persuasive and high-quality bids for a prominent healthcare company with presence in Greater Manchester. The role involves working closely with the sales team to develop compelling proposals that will drive business growth, targeting mainly NHS and local authorities.

Client Details

Our client is a medium sized organisation within the healthcare industry. Specialising in providing health-tech products to NHS and public sector organisations, they are looking for an experienced Bid Writer to join the team.

Description

The Bid Writer -Remote- Healthcare Technology role will involve:

Researching, writing and organising ideas to produce winning bids.
Work collaboratively with the sales team to understand client requirements and develop bespoke proposals.
Ensure all bid documents are well-structured, compelling and in line with the company's brand voice.
Monitor bid management databases and systems to track progress and outcomes.
Assess the feasibility and profitability of potential bids.
Keep updated on market trends and competitor activities within the healthcare industry.
Contribute to the continual improvement of bid writing processes and strategies.Profile

For the Bid Writer -Remote- Healthcare Technology role, a successful Bid Writer should have:

3+ years experience in Bid Writing.
Experienced in working on bids for the NH is essential.
Experience working in healthcare or technology related sectors, or telecommunications , is preferred but not essential.
Exceptional writing skills.
Strong research skills with the ability to gather and analyse information effectively.
Adeptness at working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
A keen understanding of the healthcare industry and the sales process.
A collaborative mindset to work effectively with the sales team and other stakeholders.Job Offer

On offer for Bid Writer -Remote- Healthcare Technology role:

A competitive salary range from £45K - £50K - depending on experience.
Remote set-up, or hybrid working set up from an office in Greater Manchester available.
Generous holiday leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
A supportive company culture that values employee growth and development

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