Job Introduction

We are a provider of high-quality person-centred learning disability, autism, substance use, and mental health support services. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior bid specialist to join a successful business development team with a sustained record of delivering excellent results through competitive bids and proactive growth.   

We have regional administrative offices in Manchester and London, as well as a network of local service delivery points.  You can potentially use them as a base, or you may prefer a hybrid approach to office and home working. You can also opt to be entirely home based, travelling only to deliver some aspects of your work with us.

Role Responsibility

In a newly created position sitting across our Mental Health, Substance Use, Public Health and Learning Disability services, you will lead by example on quality assurance and internal stakeholder liaison. You will be designing workflow and governance processes across bid management activity, and you will mentor new and existing team colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to lead and input into major and strategic bids, alongside influencing market and growth strategies.

The Ideal Candidate

To join our team, you will need health or social care bid and business development experience and ideally this will have been gained in substance use or mental health services. 

You will have personally led larger bid programmes, and/or major bid projects, with extensive experience of content selection, submission design and gateway management.

We are looking for an inspirational leadership style and a passion for delivering enabling bid governance that assures superior quality and results.  

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities
• 34 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 36 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Turning Point