Bids and Tenders Manager

£41,005
Permanent
Full time
Hybrid
London SW1P

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a mental health charity to recruit a new Bids and Tenders Manager, a crucial role within their Business Development function.

Following the merger between offices, the charity has become one of London's most significant community mental health organisations, supporting more than 22,000 people last year. This period of growth presents a major opportunity to secure and strengthen the services they deliver across multiple London boroughs.

The organisation is now entering an especially exciting new phase - with a rebrand underway and planned expansion into new areas of London - making this a fantastic moment to join and shape the future of their provision. The Bids and Tenders Manager will play a central part in achieving that ambition.

About the Role

The Bids and Tenders Manager will lead the coordination, creation and submission of high quality bids and tenders. Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Clinical Leadership and People, you will ensure that each submission is strategic, compliant, persuasive and grounded in strong data and evidence.

As the team continues to expand and professionalise, this role is especially suited to someone who is highly organised, process orientated, and at their best when bringing structure, clarity and efficiency to complex workflows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of tender and large grant submissions
• Coordinating internal contributors to ensure timely, high quality content
• Producing clear, compelling written responses and supporting documentation
• Creating tender budgets and pricing models in collaboration with Finance
• Conducting competitor, market and local intelligence research
• Contributing to the development of business development strategy

This is a role for someone who is incredibly organised, enjoys process, collaboration and precision, and who is motivated by securing income that directly enables impactful frontline mental health services.

About You

The charity is seeking someone with:

• Proven experience writing and managing high level bids and tenders, ideally with NHS or Local Authority commissioners
• Strong analytical skills, including Excel budgeting and data interpretation
• Excellent written communication and the ability to meet strict word counts
• Exceptional organisation skills, a methodical mindset and a strong adherence to process
• Confidence in coordinating colleagues across multiple teams
• Creativity, initiative and a solutions focused mindset
• Commitment to equality, diversity, social value and coproduction
• The flexibility needed around deadlines inherent in tender work

Experience in mental health, health or social care environments is desirable but not essential.

Why work with this organisation

This is a particularly inspiring moment to join the organisation. With a rebrand on the horizon and strategic expansion into new London boroughs, the team is investing in stronger systems, greater visibility and increased impact.

They offer a supportive, inclusive and forward thinking culture, as well as:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave and bank holidays and birthday leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free loan schemes
• A collaborative, values driven team committed to improving mental health outcomes across London

How to Apply

If this role sounds like your next move, please send your CV directly to to request the full job pack.

Closing date: Tuesday 24 February
Shortlisting: Tuesday 24 February
Interviews: Week commencing 2 and 9 March