Bid & Contracts Manager - Health & Social Care Sector Home Based with Travel £45-50k plus excellent benefits My Client, a Leading provider of Adult and Chidrens Social Care services are looking to recruit a Bid & Contracts Manger to ensure the organisation can secure contracts, manage client relationships, and meet contractual obligations. Duties: Conduct research to identify potential contract opportunities, market trends, and competitor activities. Analyse client needs and requirements for upcoming contracts. Prepare high-quality, well-structured, and persuasive bid proposals in response to invitations to tender or requests for proposals. This includes writing and editing content, creating graphics, and ensuring compliance with all submission requirements. Collaborate with various teams within the organisation, including business development, finance, and operations, to gather information and input for bids. Develop cost estimates and pricing strategies for contracts, ensuring that they are competitive and financially viable. Evaluate the potential risks associated with bids and contracts and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure that all bid submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Communicate with clients during the bidding process to clarify requirements and address any questions or concerns. Maintain a comprehensive library of bid-related documents, templates, and past submissions for reference and continuous improvement. Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and signing to execution and closeout. Ensure that the organisation complies with all contractual obligations, regulations, and legal requirements. Value and recognise ideas and the contribution of all team members Coach individuals and teams to perform to the best of their ability Delegate work to develop individuals in their roles and realise their potential Give ongoing feedback on performance and effectively manage performance Encourage their team to achieve work/personal life balance Skills Required: A proven track record of Bid & Contract management with clear evidence of highly successful outcomes Previous experience in a bid management or equivalent/similar role Knowledge of one or more of the following sector areas: health and social care (essential) temporary and emergency accommodation, housing, young people's and children's services (desirable). A team player, who is able to adapt to emerging needs and priorities