At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and manage bid opportunities to secure new business.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Optum focused on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and contribute to impactful projects.
- Other info: Exciting career growth potential in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative environment that drives healthcare improvements.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you looking to build your career in bids and play a key role in securing new business opportunities?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, collaboration and strategic thinking come together to deliver high-quality bid responses?
If so, we encourage you to read on.
About the Team / Business Area The Growth and Sales Operations team plays a key role in driving business growth across Optum.
Working collaboratively with teams across Sales, Commercial, Product, Finance, Legal and Operations, the team is responsible for identifying, managing and securing new business opportunities through bids, tenders and procurement exercises.
The function supports both public and private sector opportunities, ensuring high-quality and compliant submissions that clearly demonstrate our capabilities, value proposition and commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join our Growth team as a Bid Executive.
Reporting to the Head of Sales Operations, you will support the management of bid opportunities from qualification through to submission, working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure high-quality, compliant and competitive responses.
You will play a key role in coordinating bid activity, supporting stakeholder engagement and maintaining governance processes throughout the bid lifecycle.
Working alongside the wider bid team and key business stakeholders, you will contribute directly to securing new business opportunities and supporting Optum's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities You'll support the successful delivery of bids and tenders by helping to coordinate activity across teams, managing timelines and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance throughout the bid process.
Support bid opportunities from qualification through to submission, ensuring deadlines and customer requirements are met Coordinate input from Sales, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Product and Operational teams Support bid planning, governance activities and stakeholder engagement throughout the bid lifecycle Contribute to the development of customer-focused responses, bid strategies and win themes Ensure submissions are compliant, accurate and aligned to evaluation criteria Maintain bid documentation, reporting and records, while supporting continuous improvement across the function Who You Are You are a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
You thrive on bringing people together, managing competing priorities and ensuring projects remain on track from initiation through to completion.
You possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills, allowing you to confidently work with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
Combining attention to detail with commercial awareness, you are motivated by supporting business growth and developing your career within bid management.
Most importantly, you are eager to learn, develop your expertise and make a meaningful contribution to securing new business opportunities.
Key Skills, Experience
Bid Executive employer: OptumUK
OptumUK is an excellent employer that values flexibility and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work alongside diverse teams in a supportive environment. Located in Leeds, you'll enjoy a vibrant city atmosphere while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community.
