Head of Bids & Proposals Annual Salary: Up to £65,000 Location: Hybrid working (Home/Welwyn Garden City Office) Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a Head of Business Development to lead and be accountable for the pipeline of organisational growth through both procured and non-procured opportunities. This role is an integral part of the Commercial Directorate and offers a wide, exciting, and varied scope of work. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our growth strategy, enhancing our service offerings, and identifying new market opportunities. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and coordinate multi-million-pound bid submissions, maintaining control and ownership of all bidding opportunities. Ensure timely and appropriate responses to bids and proposals, providing Executive and Board level assurance. Understand and support the development of Procurement policies/frameworks to align with organisational impacts. Create cohesive bid narratives with SME support, ensuring clarity in service specifications and organisational vision. Lead proposal strategies and service design workshops to meet commissioner requirements and ensure operational delivery and financial viability. Line manage and motivate the Business Development and Commercial teams, ensuring effective resource allocation to deliver against the pipeline. Present bid and proposal information to SMEs and senior leaders, and support the creation of commercial offers that are deliverable and scalable. Regularly review and improve bid processes and maintain up-to-date bid libraries. Required Skills & Qualifications: 5 years of experience in multi-million-pound bid development and management. NHS / Healthcare market experience (essential) Proven leadership skills and experience managing a team. Degree level education or equivalent, including APMP qualification. Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications. Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet tight deadlines. Benefits: 30 holiday days plus bank holidays. NHS Pension Scheme. Travel and expenses scheme. Comprehensive career and training development opportunities. Access to employee perks and discounts through NHS schemes and our own benefits & wellbeing site. Employee Assistance Programme. To apply for the Head of Business Development position, please submit your CV now