Job summaryWe are looking for a proactive, commercially minded professional with experience in bid writing, tender management, or NHS healthcare contracting to lead the development of high-quality, compelling tender submissions that secure new business and retain existing contracts. Working closely with clinical, operational, finance, HR, and governance teams.You will manage the end-to-end bid process, build strong relationships with NHS commissioners and key healthcare stakeholders, and help drive our strategic growth across the NHS and wider healthcare sector. If you have exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, an understanding of NHS commissioning and procurement, and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a bid content library, including case studies, organisational information, policies, and quality statements.Ensure all submissions comply with procurement requirements and organisational governance standards.Maintain a tender tracker detailing opportunities, submissions, outcomes, and lessons learned.Act as a trusted business partner representing the organisation in senior stakeholder meetings and forums.Research market opportunities through procurement portals and healthcare publications.Assist in the creation of presentations, proposals, and supporting documentation.Facilitate bid planning meetings and coordinate contributions from relevant departments.Produce engaging and persuasive written responses that clearly demonstrate compliance and added value.About usAbout UsBadger is a not for profit social enterprise and has been providing NHS GP out of hours and urgent primary care services in Birmingham and Solihull since 1996. Rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in March 2024, we have built a respected reputation throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas.Our ValuesOur SERQ values are the engine of excellence, supporting and driving the ways we work to ensure quality care for our patientsSafety: We believe in safety for all.Efficiency: We eliminate waste and delay for the benefit of our patients.Respect: We respect diversity in all its forms and treat everyone fairly.Quality: We deliver high quality services, where everyone is a quality controller.The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with Badger. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDICompany Benefits40K to 45k Per annum depending on experience
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Full time
Permanent
At Badger sites/ services across Birmingham and Solihull, and other
sites as required by the role/ service development (in person) NHS Pension Scheme Cycle to work Scheme Free parking NHS Smartcard BHSF health Cash Plan (access to preventative health services)DetailsDate posted21 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
40,000 to 45,000 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberB Job locationsBadger House121 Glover StreetBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 4EYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities outlined in this job
description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail
from time to time to meet the changing needs of the operation.Bid Management and Writing Lead the
development and writing of high-quality tender responses.Review tender
documentation, specifications, and evaluation criteria.Coordinate the
end to end bid process, ensuring deadlines are met. Produce
engaging and persuasive written responses that clearly demonstrate compliance
and added value.Tailor
responses to reflect commissioner priorities, local population needs, and
healthcare strategies.Ensure all
submissions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organisational
objectives.Stakeholder EngagementWork
collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical subject matter experts to gather
information for tender responses.Facilitate bid
planning meetings and coordinate contributions from relevant departments.Build strong
relationships with internal stakeholders to maintain a library of up-to-date
bid content.Research Research market
opportunities through procurement portals and healthcare publications.Monitor NHS and
healthcare policy developments relevant to commissioning and procurement.
Analyse
competitor activity and market trends.
Support the
production of business cases and service proposals.Content DevelopmentDevelop and
maintain a bid content library, including case studies, organisational
information, policies, and quality statements.Continuously
improve tender responses using lessons learned and feedback from commissioners.
Assist in the
creation of presentations, proposals, and supporting documentation.Governance and ComplianceEnsure all
submissions comply with procurement requirements and organisational governance
standards.
Maintain
accurate records of tender activity and outcomes.
Contribute to
post-tender reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.ReportingMaintain a
tender tracker detailing opportunities, submissions, outcomes, and lessons
learned.
Produce regular
reports on bid activity and success rates.Relationship Building & Stakeholder
Engagement
Build and
maintain effective, collaborative relationships with NHS commissioners,
provider organisations, ICS representatives, local authorities, and
third-sector partners.Act as a
trusted business partner representing the organisation in senior stakeholder
meetings and forums.Facilitate
ongoing engagement activities to gather feedback, support service integration,
and enhance patient outcomes.Develop
stakeholder communication plans to ensure consistent and transparent
engagement.The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job
description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail
from time to time to meet the changing needs of the operation.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe duties and responsibilities outlined in this job
description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail
from time to time to meet the changing needs of the operation.Bid Management and Writing Lead the
development and writing of high-quality tender responses.Review tender
documentation, specifications, and evaluation criteria.Coordinate the
end to end bid process, ensuring deadlines are met. Produce
engaging and persuasive written responses that clearly demonstrate compliance
and added value.Tailor
responses to reflect commissioner priorities, local population needs, and
healthcare strategies.Ensure all
submissions are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organisational
objectives.Stakeholder EngagementWork
collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical subject matter experts to gather
information for tender responses.Facilitate bid
planning meetings and coordinate contributions from relevant departments.Build strong
relationships with internal stakeholders to maintain a library of up-to-date
bid content.Research Research market
opportunities through procurement portals and healthcare publications.Monitor NHS and
healthcare policy developments relevant to commissioning and procurement.
Analyse
competitor activity and market trends.
Support the
production of business cases and service proposals.Content DevelopmentDevelop and
maintain a bid content library, including case studies, organisational
information, policies, and quality statements.Continuously
improve tender responses using lessons learned and feedback from commissioners.
Assist in the
creation of presentations, proposals, and supporting documentation.Governance and ComplianceEnsure all
submissions comply with procurement requirements and organisational governance
standards.
Maintain
accurate records of tender activity and outcomes.
Contribute to
post-tender reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.ReportingMaintain a
tender tracker detailing opportunities, submissions, outcomes, and lessons
learned.
Produce regular
reports on bid activity and success rates.Relationship Building & Stakeholder
Engagement
Build and
maintain effective, collaborative relationships with NHS commissioners,
provider organisations, ICS representatives, local authorities, and
third-sector partners.Act as a
trusted business partner representing the organisation in senior stakeholder
meetings and forums.Facilitate
ongoing engagement activities to gather feedback, support service integration,
and enhance patient outcomes.Develop
stakeholder communication plans to ensure consistent and transparent
engagement.The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job
description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail
from time to time to meet the changing needs of the operation.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialExperience Strong understanding of NHS commissioning processes, provider dynamics, and healthcare policy. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence senior NHS and healthcare leaders. Experience managing formal corporate communications and brand-building activities. Proven experience writing successful bids, tenders, or proposals. Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment. Experience working with complex documentation and specifications. Experience coordinating contributions from multiple stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding of public sector procurement processes. Knowledge of NHS commissioning and healthcare services. Understanding of quality, governance, and compliance requirements. Clear and confident communicator, adept at preparing professional written and verbal materials. Ability to balance commercial priorities with a commitment to improving patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong customer focus Strong analytical skills Proficient in using MS Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other attributes Passionate about improving health outcomes and patient experience Self motivated and proactive. Able to work independently and collaboratively. Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Commitment to Badger's values and patient-centred care. Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events Ability to travel to attend meetings Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
EssentialEducational QualificationEducated to degree level, or a related field, or equivalent experience.DesirableEducation and Qualification Relevant qualifications in business development, healthcare management.Experience Experience using procurement portals such as Atamis, Bravo, In-Tend, Proactis, or Delta. Experience within healthcare, NHS, primary care, urgent care, or community services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience working within or alongside NHS Trusts, ICSs, or CCGs. Knowledge of service transformation, patient pathways, and integrated care models.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialExperience Strong understanding of NHS commissioning processes, provider dynamics, and healthcare policy. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence senior NHS and healthcare leaders. Experience managing formal corporate communications and brand-building activities. Proven experience writing successful bids, tenders, or proposals. Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fastpaced environment. Experience working with complex documentation and specifications. Experience coordinating contributions from multiple stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Understanding of public sector procurement processes. Knowledge of NHS commissioning and healthcare services. Understanding of quality, governance, and compliance requirements. Clear and confident communicator, adept at preparing professional written and verbal materials. Ability to balance commercial priorities with a commitment to improving patient care. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong customer focus Strong analytical skills Proficient in using MS Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other attributes Passionate about improving health outcomes and patient experience Self motivated and proactive. Able to work independently and collaboratively. Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Commitment to Badger's values and patient-centred care. Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events Ability to travel to attend meetings Right to work in the UK
Qualifications
EssentialEducational QualificationEducated to degree level, or a related field, or equivalent experience.DesirableEducation and Qualification Relevant qualifications in business development, healthcare management.Experience Experience using procurement portals such as Atamis, Bravo, In-Tend, Proactis, or Delta. Experience within healthcare, NHS, primary care, urgent care, or community services. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience working within or alongside NHS Trusts, ICSs, or CCGs. Knowledge of service transformation, patient pathways, and integrated care models. xsabvtc Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameBadger GroupAddressBadger House121 Glover StreetBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 4EYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBadger GroupAddressBadger House121 Glover StreetBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 4EYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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