Senior Bid Manager

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation. Upon successful completion of your probation period there is potential for line management responsibilities This role is 37.5 hours per week Location of the role:Remote – with requirements to travel as required What you'll be doing The senior bid manager will have accountability for leading the bidding process, ensuring workflow decisions align with the company's strategic goals. The key duties include:• Supporting the management of bid submissions and associated activity, ensuring compliant, timely, high quality proposals that have been through Priory’s internal governance and review process • Managing the end to end bid process, including the identification, high level review, creation and submission of proposals for each Priory division • Ensuring written bids and tenders are of the highest quality, reflect both the values of the organisation and commissioner requirements • Responsibility for internal reporting to stakeholders around bid activity and outcomes • Updating the company CRM system (Salesforce) regularly to ensure accurate live reporting is available. • Responsible for day to day mentoring of junior team members • Responsible for ensuring commissioning portals are reviewed and monitored regularly for new opportunities and updates on live bidding outcomes. • Indirect leadership responsibilities in relation to the day to day workflow management of the team • Supporting commercial decision making and gathering insights from the business around market intelligence. • Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of records, data and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements. • Maintain a strong understanding of the group business activity including service lines offered by the organisational divisions. • Maintain knowledge of, and be able to communicate strategic decisions in relation to organisational development plans. • Deputising for the Head of Bids during periods of absence/leave, ensuring continuity of operations and effective management of the bids function. What you'll bring to the role • Graduate level or equivalent and / or a proven successful track record in bid management, ideally within the social care and/or health care sector. • Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and multi-task. • Strong analytical skills and detail orientated. • Highly numerate, excellent oral and written skills. • High level of commercial awareness and experience of working collaboratively with senior management, credibly influencing at a senior level. • Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change, whilst maintaining a strong focus on commercial growth. • Ability to chair meetings at a senior level • Project management experience desirable What we will give you in return We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday! • Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service • Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years • Employee Assistance Programme • Competitive Pension Scheme • Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role • ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits • Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks • Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period) • Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period) • Smart Holidays (qualifying period) • Gym Flex (qualifying period) • Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme • Eye Care Vouchers • ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme • Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications • Parental Leave Gift Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.