Bid Manager

Bid Manager
Remote – home based

At CCH Group, we are more than the UK’s largest and leading care provider - we are a force for change. Our vision is simple: to be the best place to work in care. Why? Because when we put our people first, we create a high-performing, values-driven workforce that delivers extraordinary care and transforms lives.

Now, we are growing our commercial function (aka the dream team), and we need a talented Bid Manager to join our Bid Team. This is your chance to play a key role in expanding our reach across the UK, helping more families and communities get the care they deserve.

The Bid Manager will be responsible for producing high quality bid proposals and tender documents that effectively communicate CCH Group’s business-specific strengths and align with the requirements of prospective clients. You will work collaboratively across departments to produce compelling content that supports business growth and reflects our mission to transform lives.

Key responsibilities

Bid/proposal writing:

• Research, write and edit high-quality, persuasive content for bids, tenders, and proposals
• Align submissions with client requirements, ensuring they highlight CCH Group’s value propositions

Bid management:

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including leading on kick offs, win theme workshops, pre-submission approvals, lessons learned and win/loss reviews
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of all documents
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather relevant information and contributions.
• Content creation/development/maintenance:
• Contribute to library of bid content, case studies, and other key materials
• Regularly update content to reflect CCH Group’s achievements and capabilities
• Incorporate client and stakeholder feedback into future submissions to continually enhance quality

Quality assurance:

• Ensure all submissions meet client specifications, regulatory standards and CCH Group guidelines
• Conduct thorough reviews and peer reviews of content/submissions to ensure accuracy and consistency

Market research:

• Research industry trends, competitors, client needs and conduct local area research to tailor effective responses
• Analyse feedback from unsuccessful bids to identify areas for improvement and strengthen future efforts.
• Be familiar with best practice and policy recommendations relating to health and social care

• Experience of working in health and social care tendering and contracts role
• Ability to work on multiple projects under pressure and within deadlines
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in order to meet tight deadlines
• Resilience and problem solving in the face of adversity
• A strong, clear and persuasive writing style
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced proof-reading and editing skills
• Advanced knowledge of IT packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email
• An understanding of LA and CCG commissioning and processes
• Understanding of the health and social market (e.g. Domiciliary Care, Continuing healthcare, Extra Care)
• Enthusiastic, motivated and self-starter
• Team player

Why join CCH Group?

• Be part of something bigger. Every bid you work on helps secure care for those who need it most.
• A people-first culture. We don’t just say it; we live it. You’ll be supported, valued, and given every opportunity to thrive.
• Real career progression. We’re growing, and that means opportunities for you to grow too.
• An inspiring, purpose-driven team. Work with passionate professionals who genuinely care about making a difference.
• And we have a lot of other perks like maternity, 25 day holiday, pension, wellness packages etc, which we can tell you more about.

This is more than a dream job. It’s a chance to make your mark, drive meaningful change, and be part of a company that is shaping the future of care. This isn’t just another bid managing role (although winning bids comes with cheers and confetti), your work brings leading care to those who need it.

CCH Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer