Contracts Manager

At NSSL Group, we are looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Manager (Bid Writer) to support our continued growth across social care services. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware, strategic professional who understands commissioning, tendering, and contract development within health and social care.

We offer a competitive salary alongside meaningful benefits that truly support our people.

Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding our team. Alongside your salary, you ll receive:

• Personal wellbeing support through BUPA 24 hour helpline
• Your birthday off or an additional day s pay, your choice!
• Shopping discounts through the Blue Light Card scheme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities

About Us

At NSSL Group, we work hard enriching the lives of the people we support with diverse and complex care needs. Our work is rewarding, impactful, and values-driven.

We are committed to empowering individuals to live more independent lives by focusing on strong social values. We are connected by our commitment to:

• Increasing individual capabilities
• Building stronger communities for the future
• Empowering independence
• Treating everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness

The Role: Contracts Manager (Bid Writer)

You will play a key strategic role in securing new business opportunities, maintaining strong commissioner relationships, and ensuring high-quality tender submissions that reflect our operational excellence and social values.

Working closely with the CEO, as well as the Service Development Managers, Area Managers, Service Managers, and Finance Department, you will support sustainable growth aligned to our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and tenders via DPS portals and other procurement frameworks
• Monitor and identify new business opportunities through Business Opportunities Portals, Local Authorities and commissioning bodies
• Attend market engagement events, commissioning meetings, and tender briefings
• Support contract mobilisation following successful bid awards
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure accurate costing, service design, and staffing models
• Develop strong relationships with Social Workers, Brokerage Teams, and Placement Officers
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and maintain accurate documentation
• Work alongside Finance to ensure pricing structures and care fee submissions are accurate and sustainable
• Support service development initiatives in line with the CEO s organisational growth strategy
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

(This is not an exhaustive list. A full Job Description will be provided prior to interview.)

About You

We are looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with a passion for social care impact.

You may currently be a Bid Writer, Contracts Manager, Service Development Manager, or Business Development Manager within health and social care.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in writing and submitting successful tenders within social care
• Strong understanding of Local Authority commissioning and DPS frameworks
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret service specifications and translate them into compelling, compliant submissions
• Financial awareness and experience working alongside finance teams on pricing structures
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Our Values Matter

It takes a special person to work in social care even in strategic roles.

Do you demonstrate:

• Integrity and reliability
• A strong work ethic and solution-focused mindset
• Resilience and determination
• Compassion and empathy for the people behind the contracts
• A genuine commitment to improving lives

If this sounds like the right opportunity and organisation for you, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply to join us.

A Place For All

At NSSL Group, we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer where everyone feels they belong.

We are committed to fairness, equality, and celebrating individual diversity. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, we build a stronger workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

NSSL Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We wish you the very best of luck in your application. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.