Job Introduction

At Turning Point, it’s our job to help people find a new direction in life. Through our person-centred approach to support, we’re now one of the country’s leading social care providers, with a turnover of over £153m p/a.

We continue to grow, and we have big ambitions to stay on that upward curve. Join us as a Senior Bid Writer for our Public Health and Substance Use Services, and you’ll help us do just that through your contribution to our bids and tenders.

We are flexible in where and how you work. We have regional offices in Manchester and London, with staff living locally to these adopting a flexible/hybrid approach to office/home working. Other members of the team are entirely home based, travelling only when needing to do so for face-to-face meetings.

Role Responsibility

In this business-critical role, it will be your job to make sure everything we say and do is relevant, engaging and original – ensuring that our excellent track record of service delivery is noticed by Local Authority Commissioners.

An experienced Bid Writer with a great track record, you’ll be able to turn your hand to any tender or prospective bid that comes your way. Naturally, writing will be the bread and butter of your role, but you’ll also be involved in the whole tender/business development process, as well as line managing and coaching other team members.

The main responsibilities will include:

• preparing written responses for tender submissions
• bid planning / preparation
• bid leadership and management
• continuous improvement of business development processes
• Line management of 1 or more bid writers

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for excellent critical thinking skills, the ability to present complex ideas in a simple way, great interpersonal skills, forensic attention to detail, and an organised / methodical mind.

You will also have:

• excellent business writing skills
• effective project management
• ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines
• good problem solving and critical thinking skills
• minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health and social care business development role, with extensive experience of bid writing
• demonstrable track record of significant contributions to winning bids, either in own right or as part of a wider team

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.

What benefits will I receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, 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 – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 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