Job Title: Bid Specialist
Location: UK – Homebased
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
As a Bid Specialist at SYNLAB, you will be an integral part of our Commercial Team, working closely with the Senior Bid Manager to secure new business and drive our growth strategy. You will lead and project manage tenders, identify and pursue new opportunities, and be the key point person for all tender-related activities. You will also be a proactive champion of tenders across the business, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality bids and successful outcomes.
Responsibilities:
1. Support the Senior Bid Manager in identifying and qualifying new opportunities.
2. Analyse tender opportunities to support Go/No-Go decision making.
3. Manage and develop SYNLAB’s tender pipeline.
4. Lead and project manage individual bids, ensuring timely completion and high-quality submissions.
5. Prepare compelling content and draft responses that showcase SYNLAB’s unique selling points (USPs).
6. Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and develop winning bids.
7. Manage all administrative aspects of the tendering process, including communication with customers and managing tender portals.
8. Maintain and develop SYNLAB’s Tenders Library.
9. Support the Senior Bid Manager in monitoring and improving bid strategy and content quality.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Essential:
10. At least 3 years of experience in writing and leading bids.
11. Excellent writing, project management, and communication skills.
12. Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
13. Experience with different types of tenders (e.g., ITTs, PQQs/SQs).
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
15. Strong numeracy skills and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable:
16. Knowledge of procurement regulations in a healthcare setting.
17. Ability to utilise MS Project and Visio.
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.
We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.
We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions..
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Proposals, Bids Coordinator, Coordinator Senior Bids, Coordinator, Proposals Coordinator, Tender Process Manager, Proposals Manager, Senior Bid Manager, Tender Bid Manager, Digital Bid Manager, Public Sector Bid Specialist, Bid Specialist, New Business Co-ordinator, Bid Writing Manager, Bid Writing Co-ordinator may also be considered for this role.